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Evaluating Contemporary Artforms based on the Elements and

Principles of Art

Learning Competency:
 evaluates contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles
(CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-6)
 critiques available materials and appropriate techniques (CAR11/12TPP-0c -e-12)

Activity 1
Directions: Rearrange the scrambled letters to form a word that is related to the symbol.

Symbol Scrambled letters Word

1.
ABLACEN
2.
HEAPS
3.
CNTROAST
4.
ROPTIONPRO
5.
VEMOMENT

Activity 2
1. What do you think are the art elements of art?

2. What do you think are the principles of art??

I. ELEMENTS OF ART

The elements of art are line, shape, form, space, color and texture. The elements
of art are the building blocks used by artists to create a work of art.1

1. LINE
Line is a one-dimension path made by a moving point through space.2
 used to define the edges of shapes and forms
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 used to communicate an idea or feeling

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  used to add structure to a composition, frame information and divide information 5

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Vertical
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Horizontal
∕
Diagonal
ࢽ
Curved Wavy
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Parallel
┴
Perpendicular

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Spiral
ɣ
Loop
.....
Dotted
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Broken
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Thin
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Thick

2. SHAPE
Shapes are flat and enclosed two-dimensional (length and height) figure formed
when a line connects to itself.3
 used to add interest and substance to a piece of graphic work
 used to decorate, they can be symbolic and can be used to create patterns and
textures5

Two types of shapes:

 Geometric shapes are the shapes that can be drawn using a ruler or compass.
Whether simple or complex, these shapes produce a feeling of control or order.
 Organic shapes are shapes that can be drawn free hand or shapes found in
nature. Organic shapes wether simple or complex produce a natural feel.5

Geometric Shapes Organic Shapes

1 https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/elements_art.pdf
2 https://artofed-uploads.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2015/12/Elements.jpg
3 https://www.hebisd.edu/cms/lib/TX50000437/Centricity/Domain/76/documents/Elementary%20Art%20Curriculum%20
Framework/Elements_and_Principles_of_Art_A.pdf
4 https://www.foxvalleysymphony.com/i/p/0708PIEartpagescolor.pdf
5 https://254-online.com/blog

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3. FORM
Forms are three-dimensional (length, width, height) and can be viewed from many
angles.1 Spheres, boxes, and pyramids are forms.2 Form can be actual or implied.
 Actual form, is a work that you can see from all sides. sculpture
 Implied form, created with shading and modeling.
3

Actual form Implied form

4. SPACE
Space is used to create an illusion of depth within an artwork. It refers to the positive
and negative space between, around or within objects.1
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 Space creates the visual essence and dynamic of a composition.

1. Positive Space is the area where 2. Negative Space is the empty area
shapes and forms exist. (black area) around shapes and forms.5 (black
area)

5. COLOR
Color is light reflected off of objects. White is pure light; black is the absence of light.2
 used as a mechanism of organization
 create impact and create a specific look and feel in a piece of graphic design work.
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Characteristics of color:
1. hue - the name of the color, such as red, green, blue, etc.
2. value - how light or dark is the color
3. intensity - how bright or dull is the color

Primary colors are the only true colors (red, blue, and yellow). All other colors are
mixes of primary colors.
Secondary colors are two primary colors mixed together (green, orange, violet).
Intermediate or tertiary colors are made by mixing a primary and secondary color.
Some examples of intermediate colors are yellow green, blue green, and blue violet.
Complementary colors are located directly across from each other on the color
wheel Complementary pairs contrast because they share no common colors. For
example, red and green are complements, because green is made of blue and
yellow.2

1 https://artofed-uploads.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2015/12/Elements.jpg
2 https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/elements_art.pdf
3https://www.hebisd.edu/cms/lib/TX50000437/Centricity/Domain/76/documents/Elementary%20Art%20Curriculum
%20Framework/Elements_and_Principles_of_Art_A.pdf
4 https://254-online.com/blog
5 https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202004061919580450balram_sharma_FA_Elements_of_Art.pdf

6. TEXTURE

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 Texture is the way a surface feels or is perceived to feel. Textures can be rough or
smooth, soft or hard.1 Textures are created by using patterns.2
 used to create a visual tone
 can influence the look and feel of a piece of graphic design work
 used to attract or repel interest to an element depending on the pleasantness of
the texture.1
There are two types of texture in art:
1. Actual Texture is the way the surface of an object actually feels.
2. Visual Texture is the way the surface of an object appears to feel3

II. PRINCIPLES OF ART

1. BALANCE
Balance is the distribution of visual weight in an artwork. 4 In design, one should
attempt to place visual elements in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement, or particular
arrangement to fulfill a purpose or achieve a particular look and feel.1
 used to add stability, add structure, create emphasis and to create dynamics1

The Three Types Of Balance

Symmetrical Balance Asymmetrical Balance Radial Balance

two sides are the same two sides are different but design emerges from center point4
visually weighted equally

Understanding these three types of balance will help achieve the right type of visual
effect in your design.1

1 https://254-online.com/blog/
2https://www.hebisd.edu/cms/lib/TX50000437/Centricity/Domain/76/documents/Elementary%20Art%20Curriculum
%20Framework/Elements_and_Principles_of_Art_A.pdf
3 https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202004061919580450balram_sharma_FA_Elements_of_Art.pdf
4 https://uploads.theartofeducation.edu/2015/12/Principles.jpg
5 Icon “Balance” Source: https://uploads.theartofeducation.edu/2015/12/Principles.jpg

2. CONTRAST

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 Contrast is the difference between elements in a composition. This can happen
through a variety of elements such as value change, size difference, etc.1
 we use contrast to generate impact, highlight importance, create exciting graphics
and create visual interest and dynamics.2
Contrast in Shape Contrast in Color Contrast in Scale

3. EMPHASIS
Emphasis is the creation of a focal point in an artwork.
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 Emphasis draws the viewer’s eye to particular areas of the artwork first.

4. UNITY
Unity is the wholeness that is achieved in a piece of art through the effective use of
the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, to create a feeling of completeness. It
can also be referred to as Harmony.3
A unified artwork will just look right, complete, and pleasing. Unity is not necessarily
just a repetition of the same element over and over again, but it is the pleasing
combination of elements to create the big picture.4

1 https://uploads.theartofeducation.edu/2015/12/Principles.jpg
2 https://254-online.com/blog/
3 https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202004061919580450balram_sharma_FA_Elements_of_Art.pdf
4 https://artclasscurator.com/examples-of-unity-in-art/
5 Emphasis Photo Source: https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom/status/1386574636356411392/photo/1
6 Emphasis Photo Source: https://www.purchase.edu/live/profiles/3814-activity-principles-of-art-emphasis
7 Unity Photo Source https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/unity-in-art5
8 Icon “Contrast, Emphasis, Unity” Source: https://uploads.theartofeducation.edu/2015/12/Principles.jpg

5. PROPORTION

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 Proportion is a measurement of the relative size and quantity of elements within an
artwork. Scale is similar to Size. Size is how large or small an item is, while Scale is the
relationship, or comparison, of the size of two or more items in an artwork.1
 scale can be used to illustrate sizes of objects in real-life
 it can also be used as a form of art exaggeration.2

6. RHYTHM (Repetition, Pattern, Movement)

Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition of
elements of design creates unity within the work of art.
Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.
RHYTHM is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to
create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like
music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is
essential.3

Repetition Pattern Rhythm

7. MOVEMENT
Movement in a work of art that create a sense of action or implied motion. 4
Movement is how the eye travels through an artwork.5

The painting The sculpture

shows shows
movement movement of
of the trees the waves.
as blown by
the wind.

1 https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202004061919580450balram_sharma_FA_Elements_of_Art.pdf
2 https://www.artsmartmanila.com/blog/a-quick-tutorial-on-scale-and-proportion-in-art
3 https://isb-visualarts.weebly.com/repetition-pattern--rhythm.html
4https://www.hebisd.edu/cms/lib/TX50000437/Centricity/Domain/76/documents/Elementary%20Art%20Curriculum
%20Framework/Elements_and_Principles_of_Art_A.pdf
5 https://uploads.theartofeducation.edu/2015/12/Principles.jpg
Icon “Proportion” Source: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/proportion_2205993
Photo “Proportion” Source: https://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/rhodes/designprinciples7.html
Photo “Repetition, Pattern, Rhythm” Source: https://isb-visualarts.weebly.com/repetition-pattern--rhythm.html
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Activity 3

Directions: Evaluate the contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles.
Follow the given Step-by-Step Guide.

“Infinity” painting by Dante Enage

I. Description
1. What do you see in the painting Infinity?

II. Analysis

Elements of Art

Line
2. Is there a mixture of different types of lines or are all the lines similar? (Yes or No)
3. What are the lines used in this artwork?

Shape
4. Is there a mixture of different types of shapes or are all the shapes similar? (Yes or No)
5. What are the shapes used in this artwork?
6. What shapes are geometric?
7. What shapes are organic?
Space
8. Are some parts of the composition full of shapes/objects and some parts empty, or are
the shapes/objects spread evenly across the artwork?
Color
9. What color/s are used in the painting?
10. What specific look or feel does the color/s created?

Texture
11. By observing the painting, what do think is its texture?
Principles of Art
Balance
12. What type of balance was used? (Symmetrical, Asymmetrical or Radial)

Contrast
13. Give ate lease one contrast in the art work.

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 Emphasis
14. What is the center of interest in the painting?
15. How does the artist draw your attention to it?

Unity
16. Is there unity in the art work?

Proportion
17. Are the shapes/objects proportional? (Yes or No)

Rhythm
18. Are some shapes/objects repeated or echoed in other parts of the artwork?

Movement
19. Does the whole composition look full of energy and movement, or does it look still
and peaceful?
20. What object in the artwork shows movement?

III. Interpretation
21. What do you think the artist is trying to say in this artwork?

22. What story can you make out of the painting?

IV. Evaluation
23. What can you say about the sculpture Triple Goddess?

24. What object, shape, or symbolism do you like from the artwork?

25. Why do you like it?

“Analyzing Artwork Step-by-Step Guide” Source: https://sites.google.com/a/hbuhsd.edu/ib-art/analyzing-artwork

“Infinity” Photo Source: https://kboxstudios.wordpress.com/2016/08/10/dante-enages-balaraw/

Directions: Evaluate the contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles.
Follow the given Analyzing Artwork Step-by-Step Guide.

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 “Triple Goddess” Sculpture by Agnes Arellano

I. Describe
1. What do you see in the sculpture Triple Goddess

II. Analyze

Elements of Art

Line
2. Is there a mixture of different types of lines or are all the lines similar? (Yes or No)
3. What are the lines used in this artwork?

Shape
4. Is there a mixture of different types of shapes or are all the shapes similar? (Yes or No)
8. What are the shapes used in this artwork?
9. What shapes are geometric?
10. What shapes are organic?
Space
8. Are some parts of the composition full of shapes/objects and some parts empty, or are
the shapes/objects spread evenly across the artwork?
Color
9. What color/s are used in the sculpture?
10. What specific look or feel does the color/s created?

Texture
11. By observing the sculpture, what do think is its texture

“Triple Goddess” Photo Source: http://www.agnesarellano.com/works/temple-to-the-moon-goddess/moon-goddess-32.jpg

Principles of Art
Balance
26. What type of balance was used? (Symmetrical, Asymmetrical or Radial)

Contrast
27. Give ate lease one contrast in the art work.
Emphasis
28. What is the center of interest in the composition?
29. How does the artist draw your attention to it?

Unity

30. Is there unity in the art work?

Proportion

31. Are the shapes/objects proportional? (Yes or N

32.
Rhythm

33. Are some shapes/objects repeated or echoed in other parts of the artwork?

Movement

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 34. Does the whole composition look full of energy and movement, or does it look still
and peaceful?
35. What object in the artwork shows movement?

III. Interpretation

36. What do you think the artist is trying to say in this artwork?
37. What story can you make out of the sculpture?

IV. Evaluation

38. What can you say about the sculpture Triple Goddess?
39. What object, shape, or symbolism do you like from the artwork?
40. Why do you like it?

“Analyzing Artwork Step-by-Step Guide” Source: https://sites.google.com/a/hbuhsd.edu/ib-art/analyzing-artwork

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