Elements and Principles 3D Art - Google Slides

Summary

This script explores the elements and principles of art and design in three-dimensional works, distinguishing them from 2D art by their added depth and potential functionality. It delves into subjects like form, space, line, shape, texture, color, value, and the unique element of time in motion. The principles discussed include unity, contrast, variety, movement, repetition, pattern, rhythm, balance, emphasis, proportion, and scale, highlighting how they structure and give meaning to the elements in art, much like grammar does to a story or a recipe does to baking.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Three-dimensional art has height, width, and depth, distinguishing it from 2D art which only has height and width.
• 🏺 Three-dimensional works can be functional, like a dinner plate or a lamp, or purely decorative and sculptural.
• 👁‍🗨 The subject of a piece of art is what the viewer can easily identify, while the content or theme is the message or emotion the artist is trying to convey.
• 🖌️ The medium or materials used in 3D art, such as polyester resin, fiberglass, or oil paint, are crucial to understanding the artwork.
• 🔑 The seven elements of art and design are form, space, line, shape, texture, color, and value, which artists use to create their works.
• 🗽 Form is the most important element in 3D art, referring to the complete mass of an object, while shape refers to flat surfaces within a work.
• 🌌 Space in 3D art is the area around and within a form, often referred to as negative space, which can be as significant as the form itself.
• 🧵 Lines in 3D art can be actual lines, like those created with wire, or implied lines that guide the viewer's eye through the artwork.
• 👀 Texture in 3D art is about the tactile sensation and can be experienced both visually and physically, adding depth to the artwork.
• 🌈 Color in 3D art can be natural or applied and plays a significant role in setting the mood of the piece, influencing the viewer's emotional response.
• 🕰️ Sculpture has an eighth element, time in motion, which includes kinetic art that physically moves, adding another layer of engagement.
• ⚖️ Principles of art and design like unity, contrast, variety, movement, repetition, rhythm, balance, emphasis, proportion, and scale guide how the elements are organized in a piece.

Q & A

What is the primary difference between three-dimensional art and two-dimensional art?

Three-dimensional art has height, width, and depth, making it a form, while two-dimensional art only has height and width.

Can three-dimensional works be both functional and decorative?

Yes, three-dimensional works can serve functional purposes, like a dinner plate or a lamp, and also be decorative, like a sculptural piece, or even serve both purposes.

What is the subject of a work of art?

The subject of a work of art is the image or object that viewers can easily identify, such as the two people in Dwayne Hansen's 'Tourists'.

What is the difference between the subject and content of a work of art?

The subject is the identifiable image or object in the artwork, while the content refers to the message or theme the artist is trying to convey, which can be related to the subject matter or an underlying idea or emotion.

What are the seven elements of art and design mentioned in the script?

The seven elements of art and design are form, space, line, shape, texture, color, and value.

Why is form considered the most important element in a 3D class?

Form is the most important element in a 3D class because it represents the complete mass of an object, which is central to understanding three-dimensional works.

What does the term 'negative space' refer to in the context of art?

Negative space refers to the area around, above, below, or within a form, which is often the space that is not occupied by the artwork itself.

How can texture be experienced in three-dimensional art?

In three-dimensional art, texture can be experienced through both sight and touch, allowing viewers to perceive the tactile sensation of the artwork's surface.

What is the role of color in three-dimensional art?

Color in three-dimensional art can affect the mood of the piece, and artists can use natural colors of materials or apply paint, dyes, or patinas to alter the color.

What is the eighth element unique to sculpture, and how does it relate to the principles of art and design?

The eighth element unique to sculpture is 'time in motion,' which refers to the ability of sculptures to physically move, creating kinetic art, and relates to the principles of art and design by adding an additional dimension of experience for the viewer.

What are the principles of art and design, and how do they differ from the elements of art?

The principles of art and design include unity, contrast and variety, movement, repetition and pattern, rhythm, balance, emphasis, proportion, and scale. They differ from the elements of art by providing the structure or 'grammar' to organize the elements, much like a recipe for a cake organizes its ingredients.