M4-Overview & Objectives

Module 4 - Artistic Principles

OVERVIEW

This module explores the artistic principles -- the means by which the elements in a work of art are arranged and orchestrated. They include:

• Visual Balance
• Repetition
• Scale and Proportion
• Emphasis
• Time and Motion
• Unity
• Variety

OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Define and describe the artistic elements
• Translate a realistic artwork into an abstract composition
• Discuss compositional constructs and their effectiveness in the artistic process
• Compare and contrast artworks from disparate cultures using the language of art