Elements Of Art : Visual Elements

Sol Lewitt uses lines, most of the time, to create a geometrical shape within his artwork. His paintings consist of lots of horizontal

As indicated by the shape in the foreground, the lines that signify the contour of the rocks and freestanding structure merge. The lines lead the eye vertically as it meets the center. When looking at the painting as a whole, the viewer can see how the artist uses straight

In the artwork line is used to show things such as movement. For example, in the painting line is used in the clothing to give it detail. In the painting the gods

a two-dimensional object with real or implied lines that create the sense of direction and movement:

A directional line is used by an artist to direct the observer’s attention to something the artist believes to be important.

The different types of lines used are curved, irregular and contour. The curved lines is used as an expression of movement and grace and in this case are used to show the curves found in the body of the woman. For example the curved lines are used to indicate the jutting of her breast and also the slight folds present on her stomach indicating her slight hunched state. Curved lines are also used to show the indication of nails on both her hand and feet. Irregular lines is a mixture of different type of lines to convey texture in the sculpture. For instance in the rippling effect of the cloth beneath her and as well as in her hair. Lastly contour lines is the unification of line creating a silhouette of the sculpture. Although three-dimensional, viewing the sculpture from a distance it will flatten out and casts a two-dimensional image on the retina. Therefore it becoming clear and capable that the figure grasped as a whole disregarding detail is a woman.

Line: A line is a technique used in photography to portray an emotion or feeling towards an object, person, or setting.. Line also helps guide the viewer’s eye.

Line can be depicted several times in this painting. Line is defined as a continuous mark made by a tool as it is drawn across a surface. First, we can see that the heavy brush strokes can depict line. Also we can see it in the square of grain in the front left corner, and also the giant square in the background (The Square

This photo is an example of the element Line, because every mark on the picture has a beginning and an end, and they are of different sizes, shapes, angles, and are going in different directions.

Lines are paths or marks left by moving points and they can be outlines or edges of shapes and forms. Lines have qualities which can help communicate ideas and feelings such as straight or curved, thick or thin, dark or light, and continuous or broken. Implied lines suggest motion or organize an artwork and they are not actually seen, but they are present in the way edges of shapes are lined up.

WHAT IS THE UNCANNY VALLEY? The uncanny valley is a theory about how people react to human-like things. The Definition from the oxford English dictionary describes it as: “Used in reference to the phenomenon whereby a computer-generated figure or humanoid robot bearing a near-identical resemblance to a human being arouses a sense of unease or revulsion in the person viewing it: anyone attempting to build a believable human facsimile also has to beware of the uncanny valley” But just before something reaches being a full human, there's a drop in positive feelings towards it.

The three pieces of Art chosen to be discussed in this essay range in style and meaning but all seem to tie together a symbol of power. In Sutton Hoo the wealth is shown through the purse lid and it exquisite components it was made from, the Bayeux Tapestry shows the power of the Norman Conquest and their leader William the conquer, and finally the immaculate Sistine Chapel with emphasis on The Creation of Adam that shows the power of God and also the skill of Michelangelo.

An “unestablished” piece of art that stuck out to me was railroad tracks. This work of art speaks to me because it reminds me of the many people who were slaves that tried to escape to freedom many years ago. Their journey was filled with endless runinng trying to escape their old lives filled with danger, and abuse. These individuals were in search of an uknown world that awaited them. Moreover, it is reminiscent of leaving one’s old life behind in search of something new, the unkown. The artistic impulse that this work of art falls under is refreshing our vision to see the world in new ways. Immediately seeing a railroad track might not result in everyone having the same interpretation of how this falls into the realm of an “unestablished” work of art. There are various visual elements present: their definitely is a stark outline by the brown rustic rails that are an array of vertical lines. The horizontal lines are represented by the wooden blocks of wood which in spite of some slight chipping remain intact to secure passerbys on trains or those traveling by. Looking farther are diagnoal lines which draws the viewers eyes to the railroad tracks and the dumpsters surrounding it.

• Content – what is being depicted • Form – usually refers to 3D works, style, technique, media Media / Medium • Materials – materials used to create a piece. • Tools – utensils in which an artist uses to create • Technique – an artists specialized method, procedures, skills Elements of Art • Shape – a closed space the boundaries of which defines other elements of art • Color – light striking an object reflects back to the eye. Hue, Intensity, Value • Value – The degree of lightness and darkness in a color • Line – lines and curves are mark that spans a distance between two points • Texture – describes how

Line is used in every artwork ever painted. There are many lines in the tree, people, and mountain. The mountain has very curvy line just like the tree does. Lines are also used to separate where the farm ends and where the mountain begins. The lines also help give depth into the artwork where is separates the mountain and