Shannon Szczepanski
Professor Heather Ujiie 2D
Design
Homework: Design
Basics / Line Qualities
Read:
Chapter 1: Design Process/Chapter 2:
Unity
1.Define the vocabulary words below,
in your own words, after reading chapter 1, and 2.
On a separate piece of paper, write
at least two paragraphs describing a piece of (historic or current) artwork/design
that utilizes at least five of these vocabulary words from your reading.
Type and underline each of the
vocabulary words in your two paragraphs.
You must include a reproduction of
artwork.
Write the name of the artist, and
the date it was made!
Define:
visual unity- the amount of commonness that
exists between all of the elements in a deisgn
Gestalt- a pattern made up of visual
elements that are unified, with properties that are viewed as a whole, rather
than parts
Harmony – the combination of parts making up
a whole composition
List and define at least 6 ways to
achieve visual unity, and explain each one:
(you can draw a little diagram too,
if you want to)
proximity- the degree of closeness in the
placement of elements
*Make sure that the placements of
the elements are correct in closeness or distance so as to add to the
composition as a whole.
continuity- the visual relationship between
two or more individual designs
*ex: If designs are meant to
compliment eachother separately, this could be achieved by using similar
techniques in the design and related or complimentary colors.
Repetition- using the same visual element over
again within the same composition
*Repeating a design in the same
composition can add to it’s strength and create a better sense of unity within
the piece.
Emphasis- using opposing sizes, shapes,
contrasting colors, or other means to create greater attention in specific
areas in a composition.
* By using opposing shapes, sizes,
and colors, a design will attract more attention than it would have with only
one size of designs, shapes, and tones of color.
chaos and control- using and keeping a balance between
the energy of a design and the amount of control over it
* A design that is too “chaotic”
might not have a good balance to its structure, while a design that is too
controlled would be restricted and less lively
the grid- a network of horizontal and vertical
intersecting lines that divide spaces and create a framework for areas * A grid keeps a design organized and unified
while not taking away from the composition
The typical shape of a leaf is utilized in the design
and form of this sofa. It is somewhat twisted and angled into a shape
that could be useful for sitting, although that aspect is not too recognizable
at first. The assemblage of leather and wire maintains the unique shape
and curve that the sofa has too it. Repetition is used but not too
often. There are similar shapes within the patterns that are sown into the
chair, some repeated or altered in some way. While this sofa is unique, it was
not necessarily meant for one specific place or group of people. It could be
used as basic household furniture, or it could better fit in as seating in a
zoo or other relative locations.
The idea of chaos and control, I
feel, is used within the patterns of the chair. They are not all the same size
and don’t have a specific setup, yet these differences add to the theme of the
chair. These unevens shapes and patterns would appear on a natural leaf as
well. This sofa was made in other colors as well, including the use of both
warm and cool colors, bringing an increasing sense of harmony to the
piece. The overall composition of the piece brings the very different
aspects of it together naturally, and makes this sofa a truly unique design.
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