Balance
Definition: Balance is the way visual weight is spread throughout an artwork so it feels stable instead of lopsided.
Example: A car parked perfectly in the middle of a driveway
2. Contrast
Definition: Contrast is the use of differences, such as light and dark or rough and smooth, to make parts of an artwork stand out.
Example: headlights shining in the dark.
3. Emphasis
Definition: Emphasis is making one area the main focus so it grabs the viewer's attention first.
Example: Bright red brake lights on a gray car
4. Movement
Definition: Movement guides the viewer's eyes through an artwork using lines, shapes, or repeated objects.
Example: Curved road markings that lead your eyes into the distance
5. Pattern/Repetition
Definition: Pattern is created by repeating shapes, colors, or objects to make a design.
Example: Brick walls
6. Unity
Definition: Unity is when all the parts of an artwork work together to create one complete idea.
Example: A car with matching wheels, paint, and body kit.
WRITING AND LOOKING
(Choose an artwork from your textbook. Replace the artwork title, figure number, and page number if your textbook is different.)
Artwork: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh Figure: 3 Page: 3.8: Texture
Recipe for the Composition
Ingredients
Swirling implied lines
Curved shapes
Thick brushstrokes
High contrast between the dark village and bright sky
Cool blue hues with warm yellow highlights
Rhythm created by repeating swirls and stars
Emphasis on the glowing moon and stars
Asymmetrical balance between the large cypress tree and the village
Texture created through heavy paint application
Unity through repeated colors and flowing movement
Directions
Combine swirling lines with repeated circular shapes to create movement. Add cool blue hues across most of the painting and mix in bright yellow stars to create contrast and emphasis. Balance the large tree on one side with the village on the other. Finish with thick textured brushstrokes to unite the composition into a peaceful yet energetic nighttime scene.
CONNECTING ART TO YOUR WORLD
Color has always affected my mood, especially when it comes to blue. Blue is my favorite hue because it helps me feel calm and focused. Darker values, like navy blue, make me think of confidence and strength, while lighter blues remind me of a clear sky or the ocean. I also like colors with high saturation because they appear more vibrant and energetic, although colors with lower intensity can create a more relaxed feeling. If I had to choose a color scheme to represent my life, it would be an analogous color scheme using different shades of blue, teal, and purple because those colors match my personality and interests while creating a calm and balanced appearance.
ART PROJECT – ARTIST’S CHOICE
Painting
Went a little different with this one, a digital creation in photoshop
About half way through, this was a uncompleted project from high school so I figured since it fit theme I finished the project.
Complete. Used a image of a sunset road for background, simplified car
PHOTO/DESIGNÂ
Good Layout Design and Bad Layout Design
A good layout design is organized, visually appealing, and easy for the viewer to understand. It uses clear headings, readable text, and a logical arrangement of images and information so the message can be communicated quickly. The intent of a good layout is to attract attention and effectively deliver information to its audience. The good design example fulfills its purpose because the viewer can easily identify the main message and navigate the content without confusion.
A bad layout design is cluttered, difficult to read, or poorly organized. It may contain too many fonts, colors, or images that compete for attention and make the message unclear. The intent may still be to communicate information, but the design gets in the way of that goal. The bad design example does not fulfill its purpose because the viewer has difficulty understanding the message or knowing where to focus first.
