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ATKINS & SYNDER, 2017 The use of light and shadow (degree of values) gives
ARTS IS THE HUMAN ABILITY TO MAKE THINGS OF the artwork characteristics of having depth and texture.
BEAUTY AND THINGS THAT STIR US
3 WAYS TO MAKE VALUE USING LINES:
THESAURUS, 2001
SHADING TECHNIQUE EXAMPLE
IT IS THE RESULT OF MAN'S MANIPULATION OF
TALENTS AND MATERIALS.
STIPPLING (POINTILLISM)
- This is accomplished by
OXFORD AND MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARIES
using dot patterns to create
ART IS A DIVERSE RANGE OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES IN
dark values.
CREATING VISUAL AUDITORY, EXPRESSING THE AUTHORS
- The closer dots mean darker
IMAGINATIVE CONCEPTUAL IDEAS, OR TECHNICAL SKILL,
effects.
INTENDED TO BE APPRECIATED FOR THEIR BEAUTY OR
EMOTIONAL POWER.
HATCHING
IN GENERAL: ARTS came from the latin word “ARS”, meaning (PARALLEL LINES)
ability or skill. It is human creativity, and skill to express yourself. - This is accomplished by
drawing thin lines that run in
THE ELEMENTS OF ART the same direction.
"No art if there are no elements of art"
The 7 elements of art are line, shape, form, space,
CROSS HATCHING
value, color and texture. These elements are the essential
(INTERSECTING LINES)
components, or building blocks, of any artwork.
- This is accomplished by criss
crossing lines.
ELEMENT #1: LINES
LINE is a path of a moving point. It is a starting point for most art
creators.
● Make up a variety to produce good art.
● Creates an illusion of form. BLENDING
● If a line joins up it forms an outline (also called a - This is accomplished by
contour). An outline creates a shape. changing the value little by
little. For example, from dark
THICK LINES: Thick lines are often used to add depth to an to medium to light and vice
image, making things appear closer to the viewer. versa.
● Gives the appearance of strength
● They tend to stand out and grab the eye’s attention. It
draws viewers to the image. COLOR, SHAPE, LINES are used as pattern & movement; it gives
● A thick line gives importance and emphasis. shape and defines objects.
● It is used to add boldness and power to a design.
ELEMENT #2: SHAPE
THIN LINES: Add depth to an image, making things appear further
Shape is a flat, enclosed area of an artwork created through lines,
away from the viewer.
texture, or color.
● 2-D SHAPES: They have height and width but no depth.
❖ Straight Lines on the other hand are more mechanistic and
dynamic and rarely found in nature.
❖ Curved Lines change direction gently with no sharp angles and Shapes can be: GEOMETRIC, ORGANIC & BIOMORPHIC.
suggest comfort and ease to the viewer. These are most often
related to the natural world.
❖ Zigzag Lines alter direction fast and create feelings of unrest,
turmoil and movement.
❖ Diagonal Lines give movement and dynamism to a composition.
These express movement to create value.
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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS Transcribed by: EUNESS ALDENESE
Properties of Color:
HUE: The name of the color.
VALUE: It refers to the level of light and darkness of a color. It tells
us how light or dark the color is.
● Creates DEPTH and gives out a dramatic mood.
● Used to make the object look 3 dimensional
● It also adds EMPHASIS and CHARACTER to the subject
matter
● Shades/Tint/Tone are added to a drawing to make it look
real like it has mass and volume.
SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY
- A base color and two colors next to its
complementary color.
- This color harmony has a vibrant
contrast that is generally easy to use
Basically, It is a set of colors that work well together to create a
unified aesthetic.
● Color schemes will help you choose color combinations
that are appealing and cohesive. TRIADIC COLOR SCHEME
● How color works together to create a beautiful artwork. - Three colors that are evenly spaced
around the color wheel.
- They tend to be easier on the eye than
ACHROMATIC COLOR SCHEME a simple complementary pair.
MONOCHROMATIC
- It is made up of one color mixed with ELEMENT #7: TEXTURE
either black, white or gray. Texture is the physical feeling and visual appearance of an
- Simple, organize, elegant artwork.
- Easy on the eyes ● It depicts illusion & movement
- Also used to create dramatic effect
● Adds depth, creates drama in the artwork
- This color scheme involves using the
same hue but with different gradients of 2 Types of Texture:
value. TACTILE TEXTURE: can be felt or experienced.
IMPLIED TEXTURE: can only be seen/observed.
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4 TYPES OF CONTRAST: ● The area could be different in size, color, texture and
● VALUE CONTRAST shape.
● COLOR CONTRAST
● SHAPE CONTRAST SUBORDINATION: draws attention away from certain areas of
● TEXTURE CONTRAST is achieved by using smooth or work.
rough surfaces in an artwork.
○ It adds depth. BALANCE
○ It depicts illusion of movement
BALANCE is the concept of visual equilibrium. When establishing
○ Creates Drama in an artwork.
balance, consider the visual weight of the different elements.
VARIETY
Variety is achieved when the art elements are combined in
different ways to increase visual interest.
● Works through juxtaposition and contrast.
● To break the monotony
RHYTHM
Rhythm is a principle that suggests movement or action.
It is achieved through:
● Repetition of lines, shapes and color
SCULPTURE
SCULPTURE comes from the latin work “sculpere” meaning to
carve.
● It is any piece of art that is 3-dimensional.
CARVING
CARVING is a subtractive process where materials are removed
common in wood, stone, specifically marble.
CONSTRUCTION/FABRICATION
CONSTRUCTION/FABRICATION is an additive process that
involves welding, gluing and nailing.
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● Construction uses different materials and puts them ● It is usually attached to a surface or a background
together to attain desired sculpture.
3 KINDS OF RELIEF SCULPTURE
KINDS OF SCULPTURE
(1) LOW OR BASE RELIEF SCULPTURE
There are 2 kinds of sculptures:
1. Free Standing Low or Base Relief - slightly
2. Relief Sculpture higher from the flat surface the
lowest relief are carved on
FREE STANDING coins.
FREE STANDING is a kind of sculpture that can independently
stand in space with its flats horizontal base Characterized by figures that
● Can be seen from all sides. are only slightly raised from
the surface of the background.
RELIEF STANDING
RELIEF SCULPTURE
● “Relievo”, an italian word which means to “Raise”
● It is a kind of sculpture that does not have a flat
horizontal base.
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Sculpture in motion
STABILE
Parts of the sculpture are
moving with the wind or are A free standing kinetic mobile that sits
vibrating with the on a flat surface.
surrounding air.
An abstract sculpture or construction
similar in appearance to a mobile but
WELDED SCULPTURE made stationary.
PERFORMING ARTS
MOBILE DANCE
● It is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually
Construction made of
suspended objects that hang down to perform aed to any music and within a given space, for
from ceiling and continuously move the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, or
with the flow of air. releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the
movement itself.
ALEXANDER CALDER ● A movement set to music, where there emerges
● American sculptor that organization ,structure and pattern.
developed the use of wire
as a medium for sculpture
● Best known for his invention ELEMENTS OF DANCE
of the kinetic sculpture Always remember the word BASTE.
known as mobile ● BODY
● 1st to use wire which ● ACTION
creates a three-dimensional ● SPACE
line “drawings” of people,
● TIME
animals, and objects.
● Also known for the use of ● ENERGY
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*Without the elements of dance, there will be no dance. fixed base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting
or lying.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
2. LOCOMOTOR - Travelling; Travel from one place to
(1) BODY is the instrument of dance. Movement comes from
another.
non-locomotor & locomotor
TYPE OF SPACE
BODY SHAPES
1. PERSONAL SPACE - Is the space directly around your
Wide Narrow own body, your “bubble”
a. Extends approximately arms length from your
body
2. GENERAL SPACE - Space out, away from your body;
pass your fingertips if arms are extended-
3. LEVELS
Twisted Symmetrical
● This is the vertical distance from the floor.
● it can be high medium low or deep
○ HIGH = above shoulders, near ceiling,
on tiptoes
○ MEDIUM = between shoulders and
normal standing level or bent down
meaning
Asymmetrical ○ LOW = below knees; on floor
BODY SYSTEM
● MUSCLES BREATH
● BONES BALANCE
● ORGANS REFLEXES
INNER SELF
● SENSE
● EMOTION
● THOUGHTS
● INTENTIONS
● IMAGINATION
○ STAGE DIRECTION
● PERCEPTIONS
■ UPSTAGE - position of the stage
farthest from the audience.
(2) ACTION is any movement in dance is an action from leaps to
■ DOWNSTAGE - Portion of the stage
turns the facial expressions, the pauses or hesitation .
closest to the audience.
● Actions can be done in place or during movement
■ STAGE RIGHT - Portion of the stage
to the dancers right ( if facing the
2 KINDS OF MOVEMENTS
audience)
1. NON- LOCOMOTOR - Axiall; Dancing in place; not
moving. Various parts of the body move in space with a
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BONIFACIO MONUMENT
● The symbol of Filipinos cry for freedom.
NAPOLEON ABUEVA
● Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.
● The youngest recipient of the national artist award.
LEONOR GOQUINCO
● Also known as the “TRAILBLAZER”
● “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance”
● She combined ballet with folk and asian dances.
● Filipinescas - Philippine Life, Legends and Lore.
● Became the Foundation of the Native Folk Dance
reflective of the evolution of the philippine culture from
the Pagans to Modern Times.
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