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Elements and Principles Present in Contemporary Art Forms: Learning Competency

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Elements and Principles Present in

Contemporary Art Forms

LEARNING COMPETENCY :
EVALUATES CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS
BASED ON THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
Art Evaluation : Introduction

The task of evaluating a work of art


requires a combination of objective
information and subjective opinion

APPRECIATION Is to explain Why we like or


dislike something, not simply WHETHER we
like like it or not.
Steps to Critiquing An Artwork

4.Judgement
3.Interpretation
2.Analysis
1.Description
Elements of Arts:

SPACE-
-In visual arts it can be defines as a void an
emptiness which can either be positive or
negative
-In other art forms , it can be referred to as
an interval or pause
Line
-Basically it is the extension of a point or long mark
drawn or carved on a surface.
Is defined differently in other forms of arts like in
theater arts and dance.
Shape & Form
Shape can be described as a figure separate from
its surrounding area and can either be geometric or
organic
-Form is slightly similar to shape except from the
fact that form is 3 dimensional
Color
- It is a sensation created by visible wavelengths of
light caught in a prism
- Color creates a mood or tone

Value
In visual arts value is the degree of lightness and
darkness of a color
- Like the other art elements value is defined
differently in other forms of arts.
Texture
- It is the surface of an artwork. A texture can be
actual or tactile , meaning it can really be felt by
touch or it can be simulated or illusion, Which
means it can only be seen not felt.
1.DESCRIPTION

1.What is the title of the artwork?


2.Who is the artist?
3.When & Where was it created?
4.What media was used?
5. Is there primary subject in the piece?
6.What specific ELEMENTS of art can you find
within this piece?
2.ANALYSIS

-Be 100% objective


1.How do elements of art interact with each
other.
2.What specific elements stand out?
3. What PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN can you find?
- Harmony -Balance -Variety -Rhythm
-Movements -Emphasis & Subordination
-Proportion
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
HARMONY
-This refers to the wholeness of the design , the
pleasing arrangement of parts and the aggreement
between parts of a composition, resulting in a
united whole.

VARIETY
-It pertains to the assortment or diversity of a work
of art .
RHYTHM
- It is the regular, repeated pattern in the elements
of art
-It is a flow or feeling of movement.

PROPORTION
-Elements in an artwork or masterpieces that have
a relationship with one another relationship is
called proportion.
BALANCE
This refers to the even distribution of weight
It is the principle that deals with equality
- There are two types of balance
Symmetrical – formal balance
Assymetrical – informal balance

MOVEMENTS
This principle of design refers to a way in conveying
feelings and emotions
Emphasis is the principle that gives importnace or
dominance to a unit or an area while
subordination gives less importance to a unit or
an area.
3.INTERPRETATION

- It is subjective and requires though on your part

1.What is the artist trying to communicate?


2. What thoughts or feelings come up when you
see the piece?
3.Express your opinion but always back it up with
EVIDENCE
4.JUDGEMENT
Combination STEPS 1,2 & 3
1. Do you like it? Why or Why not?
2.Is the artwork effective?
3.What criteria do you think are important that
helped you in concluding your judgement?

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