Inspiration for Creating Ceramic Tiles
Inspiration for Creating Ceramic Tiles
6th Grade, 1st periodWest Valley Middle School
6th Grade, 1st periodWest Valley Middle School
Principles of DesignPrinciples of Design
EmphasisRepetitionProportionRhythm/MovementBalanceUnityVariety/Contrast
EmphasisRepetitionProportionRhythm/MovementBalanceUnityVariety/Contrast
What is Unity?What is Unity?
Unity means that all parts in the composition of an artwork look as though they fit together.
Unity means that all parts in the composition of an artwork look as though they fit together.
What is Variety/Contrast?What is Variety/Contrast?
Variety (also called contrast) means that some parts of an artwork are different from other parts within the composition.
Variety (also called contrast) means that some parts of an artwork are different from other parts within the composition.
Some Examples of Unity and Variety
Some Examples of Unity and Variety
Louise Nevelson, Homage to the World, 1966
Wood, 8’6” x 28’8”
Louise Nevelson,Maquette for Dawn Shadows (Edition 2 of 6), 1976-83
Welded steel, painted black, 30 1/2” x 31” x 26 1/4"
Jackson Pollock, Full Fathom Five, 1947
Oil on canvas with nails, tacks, buttons, coins, cigarettes, etc,
50 7/8” x 30 1/8”
Full Fathom Five (detail)
Art NouveauArt Nouveau
What is “Art Nouveau?”Developed in 1880s & 1890sDerived from the Maison de l’Art
Nouveau, in Paris“Nouveau” means newWas an opposition to the historicism
dominated by the 19th centuryCharacteristics include:
Writhing plant formsFlowing forms and lines
What is “Art Nouveau?”Developed in 1880s & 1890sDerived from the Maison de l’Art
Nouveau, in Paris“Nouveau” means newWas an opposition to the historicism
dominated by the 19th centuryCharacteristics include:
Writhing plant formsFlowing forms and lines
Fuchsia Necklace, 1905
Designed by Mucha for Sarah Bernhardt (actress), made by the jeweler Georges Fouquet
Opal, cabochon sapphire, brilliants, gold mount,Petit Palais, Paris