phase iii: non-representational. sometimes called non-objective or non-figurative art. presents a...

PHASE III: NON-REPRESENTATIONAL

Sometimes called non-objective or non-figurative art. Presents a visual form which

has no specific reference to anything outside of itself. In other words the content is about the visual elements and principles of design.

Non-Representational ArtNon-Representational Art

Louise NevelsonLouise Nevelson

Kenneth SnellsonKenneth Snellson

Mark Di SuveroMark Di Suvero

Alexander CalderAlexander Calder

John ChamberlainJohn Chamberlain

Jackie WinsorJackie Winsor

• Light: Form of radiant energy that is visible.

• Value: Degree of lightness and darkness.

• Tenebrism: The extreme use of light and dark in a composition.

• Chiaroscuro: Use of light and dark in a composition.

Light & ValueLight & Value

ShapeShape

• Shape: A closed line

• Space is infinite and indefinable but it can be confined. Confining space = volume

• Negative being what is around the object and positive being the object.

• Volume: The area that mass encloses.

Space & VolumeSpace & Volume

Is the duality seen in opposing forces within an object.

ContrastContrast