Period 5 -- Critical Analysis #13

2/9/2017

For this week's critical analysis, you will navigate to the Elements of Design tutorial on the class website, which can be found HERE, or by hovering over Technical/Tutorials at the top of this page.

On this page, you will note several different visual examples (photographs, paintings, sculptures, etc.) for each element of design. Your task is to choose 1 example within each element and write 1 paragraph explaining how the given element is incorporated into the image/painting/sculpture/etc. You will do this for each element of art, making 8 paragraphs total. Your paragraph must be 4 sentences minimum per paragraph. When you are writing, be sure to list the name of the artist whose work you are referencing.

Here is an example:

SPACE

This is a photograph by an artist named Stephen Shore. This image uses the design element of space because space is implied within the billboard itself, but also the area around the billboard. The billboard shows a depictions of a mountain range landscape, suggesting infinite space, even though it is enclosed by a rectangular frame. There is also infinite space surrounding the billboard, as the clouds, landscape, and mountain range reach off into the distance.

Your analyses will be graded on the following criteria:

grammar/sentence structure
depth of analysis
organization of thought (don't ramble)
meeting minimum length requirement

If you do not finish in class, you must complete this for homework before class on Friday. Do not overthink this—just write about what you see. Good luck!

Zachary Perkins

2/9/2017 06:32:07 am

There are many lines in this photo. the most distinct line in this photo are the telephone lines in the sky. there are other lines on the fence such as the barb wire an the poles sticking up from the fence. the lines on the fence represent calm and rigidity because they are horizontal and vertical.
There are many shapes in this picture. Shapes are lines that make an enclosed figure. The main shape in this photo is the big picture of a mountain in the middle of the frame. Putting this shape in the middle of the frame puts focus on the object.
It is very hard to find from in this picture. Most of the items in the frame look to be flat shapes rather than forms. The main form I do see in this photo are the mountains in the background, as they go across the frame, and have valleys that come closer to the photographer: Stephen Shore.
The main object in the frame is the billboard with a picture of a mountain painted on it. The positive space that the billboard is taking up is the middle of the frame, preventing you to see behind it. The negative space in this photo is the fence, the mountains, anything that is around the billboard is the negative space. Space is important because the more positive space or the less negative space the object has, the more focus you will put on that object.
There are lots of familiar colors and same colors in this picture. The main colors I see in this photo are blue, green, grey, white, yellow, and brown. In the picture of the billboard, is has very similar colors to the colors outside of it, but those similar colors are different shades of that color. Making the colors similar but different in shade gives a pleasing appearance, and gives some contrast.
The value in this photo can be expressed through the objects. The darker tones of the photo are the fence poles, and poles under the billboard, and the shadows of the photo. The bright colors of this photo are the clouds, and the white spots on the billboard. Having a balanced value in the photo gives greater detail and less of an unbalanced photo.
There are many textures in this photo. There are smooth, rough, and fluffy textures in the photo. The smooth texture is expressed by the billboard, and the fluffy texture is expressed by the clouds in the sky. The rough textures are expressed by the grass in the field and the wood from the poles of the fence.
Time and motion are expressed in this photo. By using a landscape reminds the viewer of a time lapse, which represents the passing of time. time lapses also represent the evolution of something or the change of something. In this photo I can see the grass moving, and if time were to go fast enough, I can see this photo turn into a large city with many buildings and less landscape.

Mrs. Cooper McCauley

2/9/2017 06:36:25 am

Zach, this is incorrect. First, you commented on the wrong class period post. You should be writing in Period 1.

Second, your assignment is to choose 1 example from EACH element of art. You will write about 8 different images. You are only writing a short paragraph describing how the given element of design is used in the example image you chose.

So this means 8 paragraphs total about 8 different example images. The names of the artists are included on each example image. You must reference whose artwork you are writing about.

Kyle Meister

2/9/2017 06:37:40 am

In this image the artist Stephan Shore uses the design element of lines throughout his image. The fence running through the image is an element of lines. The telephone lines that run across the top of the image display an element of line. There are many lines throughout the image.

The next element of design used is space. The artist uses space through the whole image. Space is displayed in the background an foreground. In the billboard space is used. The billboard shows depth within the image on it. And in environment around it depth is displayed with the mountains in the back.

Another element is shape. Shape is shown through the fence line, the billboard, the road. All of these examples are examples of shapes in the photo. The artist used this element in his image.

Form is length with a 3d perception. The image is not just one sided. In the image you can see the objects in the image. Their not just flat. You can see the fence as if it was in real life.

Color, light that is reflected of an object. The image shows a variety of colors. The grass has a green color. The billboard has a blue color to it. The sun is shining down on the objects. The objects reflect that light. Which make color. In the image we see a variety of color.

Value, light or dark. In the image value is shown. The image is a very colorful and vibrant image. The lighting is bright. To me i would say that it is overexposed. The darks look dar. And the light parts look light. It is definitely a bright photo.

Texture, seen and felt. This image to me gives off no indication of texture. The image does not really seem to were you can feel it. I can see the image perfectly. But it doesn't seem like you can really go out and touch it. Unlike a few paintings.

Motion/time, relocation over time. In the image their is no motion/time. It isn't a series of images taken of a horse. It is a single photo taken at one time of the day. The image has no real motion.

Mrs. Cooper McCauley

2/9/2017 06:43:41 am

Kyle, this is incorrect. First, you commented on the wrong class period post. You should be writing in Period 1.

Second, your goal in this assignment is to choose 1 example from EACH element of art. You will write about 8 different images. You should be writing a short paragraph describing how the given element of design is used in the example image you chose.

So this means 8 paragraphs total about 8 different example images. The names of the artists are included on each example image. You must reference whose artwork you are writing

raven

2/9/2017 06:41:35 am

The lines in this image are the power lines, metal gate, and wooden part of the fence. These are vertical lines. The lines are used to guide your eyes to the board with the mountain on it. The lines are calm and not busy or rigid.

The shape in this image that stands out the most to me is the board. Shape is two-dimensional or flat, I see this in the boarder of the board. The different colors from the board to the sky have a sharp cut. This sharp cut makes the board look two-dimensional, as if it is a sticker on the original image.

The only form that I really see in the image are the tall weeds or plants that are in the very front of the image. The tall weeds look like they have from because they have shadow. Nothing else in this image has shadow. The shadow gives the weed depth, making it look three-dimensional.

The space I see in this image is the image on the board. The image on the board looks like it has depth, the mountain in the image gives it its depth.

The colors in this image are very good and mix well together. The image on the board has intermediate colors; blue and orange. The board also has monochromatic colors of blue. The rest of the image is brown greens an grays, i guess you can all these boarding, they just don’t pop, but they do help the other colors pop.

This image does have some value. The darkest being the wooden posts and the lightest being the whites from the clouds and the picture on the board.

The texture in this image is the grass, weeds, plants, and the gravel. The grass, plants and weeds look like they would be prickly. The gravel looks like it would be ruff and bumpy.

The motion and time would be in the clouds and plants. The clouds look like there moving and the plants look like there is wind pushing them to the right, the wind coming from the left. I can see tis in the plants because they are leaning to the right and the grass closest to the gravel showed this the best.

Mrs. Cooper McCauley

2/9/2017 06:43:08 am

Raven, this is incorrect. First, you commented on the wrong class period post. You should be writing in Period 1.

Second, your goal in this assignment is to choose 1 example from EACH element of art. You will write about 8 different images. You should be writing a short paragraph describing how the given element of design is used in the example image you chose.

So this means 8 paragraphs total about 8 different example images. The names of the artists are included on each example image. You must reference whose artwork you are writing

Will Oliver

2/9/2017 06:44:54 am

Hiroshi Sugmoto’s photograph of the fog on the sea is great example of lines. The line in this picture is where the ocean meets the fog. Horizontal lines can symbolize a calm or passive feeling and this photograph does exactly that. Just looking out and seeing the sale horizontal line of the for and sea can help you relax and feel better.
In Henri Matisse’s photograph is filled with shape. It is comprised of two-dimensional shapes all around it. From the orange box, the shapes inside of the box that make up many different shapes and even the white in the background. This composition is a great example of shape because that is what the photo is made of.
In Rembrandt van Rinj’s sketch of a man you can see the use of form within it. The mans face is drawn to make it look three-dimensional. You can see how the nose looks to be pointing out at you and the eyes have depth in them. This sketch is just a good example of form because it is a three-dimensional drawing on a pice of paper.
Albert Bierstadt shows how well space can be used in his painting. You look at his work and see a vast expansion of space that seems to go on forever. The mountains seem to be miles away and the lake to be very large. The way the sun shines through the clouds and onto the mountains in the back help showing the space. This is just a great example because it shows how much space can be portrayed on a piece of paper.
Sandy Skoglund’s picture is an odd one but it does show color. The room seems to be made of a marbled blue but then the orange and red fish seem to be contrasting it. It has a combination of the red and blue primary colors, but also has secondary colors of orange and violet mixed in. These colors are very distinct in the picture but it shows how color can be used.
This photograph made by Kieth Carter has a lot of value within it. The goose in this picture is very light since it is white while the background is very dark. This seems to be making us look at the gooses neck and the way it is curved. Out eyes naturally want to look at the white of a picture. Our eyes get directed straight to the goose because of this. This photograph has wiggle grey because there is such a significant change from light to dark.
This very bright photograph made by Barbra Ciurej and Lindsay Locham has a lot of texture shown within it. You look out at the mounds and see the roughness of the and how they seem to look like cereal. You can also look at the milk ad see the curves and grooves in it and see that is is a liquid. Then if you look at the cereal you can see that it is not perfect like most things but instead rough. This photograph shows a lot of texture in it from the mounds to the milk to the cereal.
Olafur Eliasson mad this picture and you can almost see the motion of it even though we are looking a a still photograph. You see the rain drops falling and you can view it in your head. this is actual motion because it is something that you can see happening and would happening. This photograph really helps portray motion because when you see it your brain can connect the dot and see it falling.

Mrs. Cooper McCauley

2/9/2017 06:51:06 am

Will,

Excellent work—you followed directions and did writing assignment correctly! However, you commented under the 5th period post rather than 1st period.

Nick Perez

2/9/2017 08:33:18 am

The image uses vertical lines to make the action pop. It makes the "billboard" photo of the mountain truly stick out and catch the eye of the viewer. The line is vertical, therefore it is rigid. This rigidity is a property of a vertical line and makes it stick out more.

The image uses shape by placing clouds in the frame of view. The clouds evoke a certain dreaminess in the photo that could not be achieved otherwise. This allows for the viewer to truly be transported into the image. Finally, this contrasts the rigidity found in the vertical lines of the billboard.

Form can be seen in this image by looking at the depth on the stand of the billboard. It is evident that this is a three dimensional structure. This can be contrasted with the photo on the billboard above in order to show the flatness of the above photo. This allows the billboard to be placed in the overall three dimensional realm in which the photo takes place. The form of the billboard is key to this central placement of the image.

The artist brilliantly uses space in this image. The artist plays with the notion of space by essentially putting space within space. This is done by putting the billboard with space in it in front of a backdrop with space in it. This creates a feeling of depth in the image and makes it more interesting to see.

The artist uses a contrast of color in the billboard and in the landscape to achieve a pop of color. The color used in the billboard have a high intensity, are mostly blue, and are very dark and saturated. This contrasts with the colors seen around the billboard which are more dull, lighter, and more green-yellow in general. The different colors used in this image provide a juxtaposition and make the image more attractive to the eye.

The image, in general has light values in the backdrop. These lighter values give the image a less intense feeling. When you compare these light values of the backdrop with the intense dark values of the billboard, an interesting contrast is created. It is like you are in two different space depending on what you want. You are either in the dreamy plains or the intense mountains.

The artist incorporates texture into the photo by showing the fine textures of the grass and mountaintop. The grass is shown in fine detail, and it makes the landscape look harsh and uninviting as the grass is rough. The mountaintop is shown to be sharp and jagged. This makes it look intimidating yet beautiful.

This image incorporates implied motion. The imagery that is set up leads the viewer to think about sweeping winds across the backdrop as would be present in real life. Furthermore, the tips of the grass and weeds are bending as if to portray that they are being blown and pushed by the raging winds of the planes. The artist portrays a sweeping windy motion in this image. All in all, the image incorporates many elements of design in brilliant ways in order to make it a successful image.

Nick Perez

2/15/2017 09:41:06 am

Sol Lewitt uses lines in his image in order to convey emotion and evoke emotion in the viewer. The image contains many curved lines which quickly draw the viewers eye. These curved lines convey fluidity and show a distinct beauty within the image. This makes the image truly beautiful.

Paul Strand uses shape in his image by using the shadows cast on the image. The shapes contained within the image are the main subject of said image, and are the action of the image. The shapes are primarily geometric and well defined. Strand uses the shapes to make the image pop and to make it more interesting as it is the main subject of the photo.

Sol Lewitt uses form in his image. He sharply simulates a deep height, width, and depth in order to make the image more eye catching. He draws and cube and then a cube within a cube. This multi dimensional design defines the image and makes it draw a viewers eye.

Stephen Shore brilliantly uses space in this image. The artist plays with the notion of space by essentially putting space within space. This is done by putting the billboard with space in it in front of a backdrop with space in it. This creates a feeling of depth in the image and makes it more interesting to see.

Steve McCurry does an excellent job of using color in his image. He contrasts the green eyes of the woman with the red of her cloak. This makes the colors pop as these two colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. This creates an intense contrast in the image and draws the viewers eye and curiosity.

Sally Mann uses a wide range of values in her image of a young girl sitting on a chair. This image is completely in black and white color tones. The colors range from the darkest value, black, to the lightest value, white. This creates an intense look in the image and gives the young girl a fierce look in her eyes. The image is eye catching and thought provoking.

Edward Weston uses texture in his image to increase the complexity of the image. Without the texture, the image would be boring and frankly, dull. With the texture however the image is eye catching and gorgeous. The emphasis on the texture defines the image and makes it a fascinating piece that it would not be without the emphasis on the texture.

Olafur Eliasson uses compositional movement in his photograph. The movement of water falling down is implied, and this movement is highlighted by the lights in the backdrop of the image. The incorporation of implied movement in the image makes the image seem eye catching. Instead of being a blank room, the room has now transformed into a spectacle to be seen.

Emmet Owen

2/9/2017 11:47:05 am

The photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto is of fog covering over an ocean or lake. The fog creates a distinct line that catches your attention and makes you look along the horizon. Even the lines in the body of water go horizontally. There are no lines in the fog so that your attention is directed to the center.

The photo by Henry Matisse includes multiple shapes. Each shape is unique. The multicolored shapes are appealing since they are simplistic. The shapes are very original.

The photo by Sol Lewitt is a great representation of form. The photo is of a cube that is made to appear 3-D. There is depth shown in the photo where the chunk is missing. The form of the cube makes it appear very large.

The photo by Albert Bierstadt is of a mountainous holy looking region of land. There is a great use of space because everything is there for a reason. He used the sky to give a golden, majestic look to the photo. The mountains and trees with the lake show that this place is not normal and it is quite beautiful.

The color wheel is notoriously known for helping identify multiple different hues of color. Each hue has its own section. All the sections are equal. The hues are divided by primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

The photo by Keith Carter is very black and white. The lightest color is on the swan. The darkest is the negative space around the swan. Underneath the swan the photo shows middle gray.

The photo by Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman is of a fruit loops land with a milk stream that turns into a milkfall. The land appears very rough. The milk seems like a pleasant smooth texture. The fruit loops themselves seem semi rough as well.

The photo Edweard Muybridge is of a horse galloping in a line. The multiple photos show motion and that the horse is moving. Every frame is different from another. Since there are multiple photos, one can picture the horse galloping as if it were real life.

Will Carsten link

2/9/2017 11:52:46 am

Hiroshi Sugimoto's photo of the sea is a brilliant example of lines. He uses the horizontal lines on the horizon. These illustrate the tranquility feeling in the photo. Personally looking at this image makes me feel better on the inside.
Henri Matisse's photo of the distorted shapes is a great example of shapes. He uses multiple complementary colors such as green, and orange. This format of colors are very pleasing to look at. Multiple shapes in this image also bend in a wave-like pattern which to me, looks awesome!
In Sol Lewitt's image of the multi-colored cubes are a perfect example of form. The way he uses different kinds of colors makes the viewer realize the amount of depth in each cube. He also illustrates each cube with every line to show the viewer the amount of width. There is no volume in the cubes due to the fact they are a 3D image.
M.C. Escher's photo of the mutilated stairwells is a perfect example of space. Due to each stairwell leading to a different location shows how much space is in between the stairwells. He uses lots of shading and texture to make the viewers think there is more than the viewer can see. It personally makes me think there is more in the image, than there actually is.
Color is my favorite category. Sol Lewitt uses colors in an image with multiple colors. He uses a lot of primary and secondary colors in the image. His use of complementary colors are what make me love the image so much more. He also uses monochromatic colors as a boundary to direct the reader's eyes towards the bright joyful colors.
Jacque-Louis David uses Value in almost all of his images. In this one, the crusaders and women are in the sunlight showing lightest colors. Whereas the hallway in the background starts to use very dark colors to imply the darkness of the hallway. The entrance to the hallway is using semi-light colors to show the sun is reflecting light towards it.
My second favorite category is texture. Méret Oppenheim uses texture in a photo of a cup of coffee which is made out of some kind of hair or fur. You can see each individual hair to show how it is making the shape it is making. For example, the spoon, you can see the end of the hairs which gives the spoon texture ion what it would feel like.
Finally, we have motion. Eadweard Muybridge uses motion in his photo of the horses in a race. He takes a picture of each separate type of movement to make the horse appear to be moving. It illustrates implied movement since the horse and jockey are not actually moving, but the illusion of the image makes it look like the horse is moving.

Bailey Dietzmann

2/9/2017 12:04:53 pm

Line-
In this photograph by Hiroshi Sugimoto, a diagonal line is being shown. It is a picture of the ocean with the skyline meeting the water. The diagonal line is a symbol of tranquility and peace. It’s soothing to the eye and brings comfort to the mind. The weather looks to be foggy which emphasizes the line separating the two boundaries. The point is moving in space across the photograph, giving it the title of a line.

Shape-
In this photograph by Paul Strand, squares are being shown. The squares are limited in height due to the structure of the pillars. This photograph is a picture of people walking down a sidewalk, next to these giant square-structures. They bring more of a ‘pop’ into the piece of artwork. The squares are geometric and are also pleasing to look at. They bring your eye back to the artwork because of the black background behind them.

Form-
In this photograph by Diego Velazquez, the form of a cube is being shown. This piece of artwork is showing depth by one of the men being in the doorway in the background. This has been simulated into a two-dimensional work. It is a painting of a family that is in an enclosed space (a room). The background is of other paintings and light fixtures. This expresses length because it shows half of a painting on the left side, which indicates that there is more to the room other than what is being shown.

Space-
In this photograph by Henry Moore, a type of sculpture is the main object. The negative space is the trees, grass, sky, and the other sculpture in the far distance. The positive space being shown here is the sculpture. The illusion of depth is being created by the other ‘far’ sculpture being in the background. It gives the audience an effect that is not real. The photograph is pleasing to look at because it gives a contrast of the color of the sculpture and the grass.

Color-
In this photograph by Steve McCurry, the colors that are being used here are complementary colors. The girl is wearing a red head scarf with a green undergarment. Her eyes are also bolding the photograph because they are a bright green. The value of the photo is relatively light. The intensity is moderate, as it is not too bright or not too dull. The red is an example of a primary color and the green is an example of a secondary color. The girl’s face has a little brown on it, which is successfully taking away from the brightness of the photograph.

Value-
In this photograph by Keith Carter, a sleeping swan is being shown. He is using the swan as the main focus, with a black background. White is the lightest value and black is the darkest value. A middle gray is not being expressed here because it is just the two extremes being contrasted. The black on the swan’s beak is including the black mulch, which ties the photo all together. This increases the value of the piece of artwork, showing how different the two extremes really are.

Texture-
In this photograph by Meret Oppenheim, texture is being shown in the animal heid. The texture of this subject is smooth, however, the paper will not be the same feeling as the heid. This surface can also be seen. You can obviously tell that the teacup and the spoon are not made out of the normal glass or plastic that you would eat and drink out of. You can feel that the material is not made out of normal supplies.

Motion/Time-
In this photograph by Olafur Eliasson, motion is being shown. The water falling from the ceiling is implying that there is movement. This also means that this happened over a period of time. You can tell this by the water pouring out of the water-catcher on the floor of the photograph. The light shining on the water is allowing the water to be seen by the audience. The original location of the water was in the ceiling, and the transfer is on the floor.

Isabela Ruiz

2/9/2017 12:05:35 pm

In Hiroshi Sugimoto's image he shows a photo of the ocean. The image is very foggy but looks quite peaceful. He shows the horizontal lines and that shows a sign of calmness. You can really see all the horizontal lines in the birds eye view of the image.

Piet Mondrian's image shows his craftiness with shapes. He places each color and shape in the perfect place so he does not make it too busy. This image reminds me of when you are checking out of a store and that in what they scan it on. He did a great job with his creativeness.

Rembrandt van Rijn's drawing shows so much form and hard work he put in. All the lines and shadows he puts in shows and pays off on how real this drawing looks. The nose is where he did an amazing job. The shadows to the other side of his nose makes the nose look like it has volume and not flat.

Steve McCurry's image is so well executed. The colors that the girl is wearing really completed the image. With her green eyes, the green background and her red outfit with the small rip of the green of her outfit, really puts the image together. The primary color red and the secondary color green really work together for this image.

Keith Cater's image is so beautiful. The lightness with the darkness really compliment each other. The swan being white with the black background really makes the swan the focus of this image. You can see all the perfections of this beautiful swan.

Meret Oppenheim's art piece has a lot of texture. The fur in the cup, plate, and spoon is very unique and nice. The texture this artist put makes the piece look very soft. If you probably touch the pice it will most likely be very soft because of the fur.

Edward Muybridge's image is very nice and helpful to see all the movements a horse makes while running. He perfects every step a horse makes when the horse is running. He makes his image give people an idea of what every step of a horse running looks like in their heads. This image is very well executed.

Mary Warder link

2/9/2017 12:07:35 pm

In Sol Lewitt’s photograph, he uses a combination of different lines to give off different feels. There are diagonal lines, which hint at activity, and there are vertical lines, which represent rigidness. There are also horizontal lines that represent passiveness and curvy lines that represent fluid movement. The combination of different kinds of lines creates a contrast in moods. You may think the photograph has a rigid feel, but then you can see the curvy lines that show motion. Along with the contrasting moods, the vibrant colors add to the different vibe this photograph gives off.

This photograph by Paul Strand accurately shows the importance of shape in an image. The large, rectangular cutouts in the building give the photo a serious and industrial feel. Because of the shapes of the cutouts, the people beside the building look tiny, causing the building to look looming and mysterious. The shapes are very defined and geometric, making the image look very rigid. Without the presence of shape in this photograph, it would just appear to be a standard building with people walking alongside it. With the shapes, the image has transformed into something mysterious that causes questions to be asked.

This sculpture by Pablo Picasso clearly shows volume. There is visible depth and width to the goat, and it gives the sculpture a more realistic look. The volume really shows through the goat’s stomach. The sculptor added volume to give the goat a fatter stomach, and it is one of the first things the eye is drawn to. The volume in this sculpture appears to be free flowing, as there aren’t really any rigid geometric shapes. While using more fluid shapes, the sculptor managed to add enough volume to make the goat look more realistic and believable.

Henry Moore’s sculpture very accurately represents space. The vibrant area around the sculpture contrasted with the dark color of the sculpture helps the structure itself pop and appear more defined. The holes within the sculpture seem to enclose to space within it. The shape of the sculpture makes the onlooker feel as though they are looking through a looking glass to see the space beyond. The space around and within the sculpture provides a very unique experience. Without the space, this sculpture would simply look like an ugly blob with nothing unique or interesting to it.

In this photograph by Cig Harvey, the color green is very vital. Not only is the image based on the color coordination, but the mood is also conveyed through the use of color. The shade of green in this image, along with the style of the dress and the apple, give off a very summery and airy vibe. The color is what gives the photo the ability to give off this vibe. With a different color, such as dark blue, the image would have a more somber feel to it. This photograph shows that the mood of photographs is very dependent on the colors used.

Like color, the value in this photograph by Sally Mann greatly affects the mood of the photo. If this image were to have brighter tones, it would be given a happier feel. The image would have felt summery and reminded many of childhood. Because of the dark tones and colors used, this image has a more somber feel to it. Along with the girl’s straight face, the darkness raises questions about why something that should seemingly be happy appears so serious and mysterious. With different value, this photograph would be completely changed and the mood would be different.

This image by Meret Oppenheim clearly shows texture. It is very obvious to see the furry texture, seeing as the photograph includes a teacup literally made from fur. The obvious texture gives the viewer an illusion that makes them feel as though they could touch the image and feel the fur. The texture, for me at least, gives off a disturbing vibe. If the image was of a china teacup I would think otherwise--the texture puts the image in a different light. Without the texture of this image, the subject wouldn’t exist in the same way it does.

This original stop motion by Eudweard Muybridge shows visible motion. The photographs portray a horse in each step of it running. While slowing down a normally fast action, these photographs allow people to examine something that they were not able to before. While slowing down this motion, they photographs are still able to maintain the movement. It is clear to see when looking at all the images at once that the horse is moving. The photographer was able to slow down the motion while also maintaining it, letting the viewers of the images see the movement of the horse in an entirely different way.

Kristina Samuel

2/9/2017 12:08:39 pm

In the photograph by Bernd and Hilla Becher, a collage of water towers is shown. Lines used in the architecture of these towers are crucial in this photograph to emphasize the varying structure and uniqueness of each building. The vertical lines shown are from the pillars holding the tank up. These vertical lines indicate stability and structure which is important in architecture. Also, the alternating lines going either in or out are intriguing to the eye and therefore make it a successful picture.

The photograph by Paul Strand focuses the subject on the idea of geometric shapes. The long parallelograms and triangles as a result of a shadow is an interesting concept. The fixed and rigid nature of geometric shapes being produced by a soft and natural shadow are opposing ideas that compliment each other. Paul Strand's idea for this photograph was unique while incorporating the fundamental shapes.

The drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn is one that exemplifies its form and three dimensional aspects. Rembrandt used short lines to create the visual effect of shadows. This can be specifically found in the man's nose, neck, and chin. There shading gives the illusion of three dimensions within a two dimensional piece of paper.The technique of his shading gives more depth to the form and overall wholeness of the work.

The photograph of Henry Moore features and interesting black sculpture hoisted on a pedestal. Moore plays around with the concept of space using the positive and negative areas. The bright green negative space stands out, but still allows the positive space of the sculpture to be in focus. This was achieved through the minimalistic design of the sculpture itself. The negative space peeks through the center of the sculpture drawing even more attention to the subject. This makes the photograph increasingly more powerful.

Steve McCurry uses the powerfulness of complimentary colors to draw more attention to his photograph. The girl's scarf being bright red in contrast to the green of the background and her eyes makes the photo increasingly more pleasing to the eye. The simplicity of the image is made so much more unique and innovative through McCurry's manipulation of color. The complimentary colors engulf the entire photograph and contribute greatly to its success. This photograph is a prime example of a photographer skillfully using one of the elements of design to increase the influence of their work.

The photograph of the swan by Keith Carter incorporates value as one of its main assists. The reason for the photograph's success is the inclusion of the darkest black, the lightest white, and a wide variety of grays. The dark black is in the background, the white is on the feathers on the swan, and the grey are the shadows of the swan's body. This characteristic of the photograph also results in being extremely pleasing to the eye simply from the manipulation of value. The unique use of value in this photograph distinguishes itself from simply being another photograph of a swan.

Meret Oppenheim's photograph is of a teacup set being covered/made up of feathers. The vivid image quality captures the details of each individual strand. This emphasizes the unusual texture of this object and draws the eyes to analyze this. Also, Oppenheim purposefully put this texture on an item that is conventionally smooth, again, giving more power to the photograph due to the opposing forces. Oppenheim's photograph is very successful because it gives the viewer an experience and a urge to touch this fur, while being on a simple sheet of paper.

The photograph by Alexandar Calder is queer at a first glance due to the techniques he uses. The structure hanging from the top of the picture is filled with hanging shapes. The shapes are hung and warped in different ways that may imply movement. This also may indicate a sort of separation of movement versus time. The shapes are warped in different ways, implying that they might be moving at different speed and different times. The viewer will never know for certain since it is a photograph, so it is up the the viewer to create their own analysis or hypothesis about the motion in the image. Calder succeeds at instilling these provoking thoughts about the fundamentals of how things work, being an innovative piece of art.

Tamyka Mena

2/9/2017 12:17:09 pm

The photograph I chose that represents line is the one taken by Hiroshi Sugimoto. This photo is of a black and white ocean. The vibe that comes off of the image is the feeling of peacefulness, calmness, and stillness. This is because he incorporated horizontal lines in the photo which really sets the mood. I believe that he did this to replicate what he was feeling at the time that he took the photo.

The photo I chose to write about for shape is the artwork painted by Henri Matisse. This artwork is two-dimensional and flat. This is because he incorporated geometric shapes in his painting. The painting is pleasing to look at because of the fact that he used a different color for each shape. Additionally, each shape has a different size and look to it. This makes everything look less uniform and more fun and bright.

The painting that I chose for form was created by Diego Velázquez. This painting is cool because he incorporated the ideas of height, volume, and depth. This makes everything more life-like and realistic. You feel like you are standing on the other side of the room because of the way he shaded the ceiling. He also included an open door in the back of the painting which really shows us how wide and large this room is. The way he painted everyone perceives them as three dimensional.

The photograph I chose to talk about was taken by Stephen Shore. The photographer captured the negative space behind the billboard. This would means that he is using the concept of space. You could also argue that he is using the concept of lines because of the way the clouds lead your eyes to the billboard.

The photograph that I chose to comment about was taken by Steve McCurry. The reason why this photo is so aesthetically pleasing is because it incorporates complimentary colors. The blue and green in the background and the blue and green in her eyes are complimentary. The red is a nice contrast agains the cool tones.

The photograph I am going to comment about was taken by Keith Carter. He incorporated Value in the photo by using a light-colored swan over a very dark brown background. This really draws your attention straight to the swan. I believe he did this for aesthetic purposes.

The photograph that I chose for this section was taken by Claes Oldenburg. This picture incorporates texture by including wrinkles in the bean bag. The ripples in the fabric also give the illusion of it being really soft and cushiony. Also the way it is sitting on the ground shows us that it is a bean bag.

The photograph taken by Olafur Eliasson is what I'm going to comment on. The photograph is of a row of shower heads in action. He depicts motion in the photo by showing the droplets of water mid air. This photo is of literal motion not of compositional motion.

samantha dickie link

2/9/2017 12:18:26 pm

Line:
This is a photograph composed by the artist Sol Lewitt. Lewitt uses the design element of line in this image because curvy lines make up the space in the frames. The piece of work itself is made of lines. The lines, because they are curved express an active and busy stature Lewitt wants us to feel and be apart of.

Shape:
This image is a photo by the artist Paul Strand. Strand uses the design element of shape in this photograph when the large rectangular shapes in the background are taken into account. The long rectangular shapes and the long rectangular walkway the people are walking on suggest longevity of their lives. Strand wants us to take into account how our lives can drone on as we do the same thing every day.

Form:
This drawing is composed by artist Rembrandt van Rijn. The drawing expresses form because of the depth and shape you are able to see on the characters face. If I were to reach out and touch the painting, I would expect to feel the dimensions of his face, which tells us how real the drawing looks. The structural form of the character's face suggests a three-dimensional person.

Space:
This work of art is a painting by Albert Bierstadt. Bierstadt uses the element of design space in this painting in both the negative space and positive space. Space is shown in the negative space around the mountain range specifically in the sunlight coming through the clouds. Negative space is also shown in the foreground above the lake. Because the space above the law is so large the space is depicted as vast. Space is depicted in the positive space in the depth and curvature in the mountains as well as the clouds.

Color:
This photograph is composed by Cig Harvey. The element design of color is used in this image because of the secondary colors that blend well together. The use of light-green on the dress and the light green of the apple create monochromatic colors or contrasting colors of the same hue. The inside of the the apple and the white/tan of the skin along with the white checkered pattern in the dress also show monochromatic colors that are aesthetically pleasing.

Value:
This work is an image by Sally Mann. Mann uses value in this photo with the black and white coloring that creates a contrast. The contrast is composed of the whitest of white, in this example the chair, the midtones or middle grays which are expressed in skin of the girl and lastly the darkest black, shown in the grass or the leaves. The contrast of the value allows for the image to be pleasing to the eye.

Texture:
This work is a sculpture by Meret Oppenheim. Oppenheim uses texture in the sculpture with the materials used to make the teacup, saucer and spoon. The material used looks to be some type of fur and appears to be soft. The sculpture is interesting because the teacup, saucer and spoon are normally hard not soft.

Motion/Time:
This work of art is an image by Olafur Eliasson. This image implies the element of motion because it uses water to express implied movement. Although this image does not show actual motion, we understand that the water in the image was moving while the image was taken, so it is implied. This technique contributes to the overall success of the image.

Allison Dickie link

2/9/2017 12:22:03 pm

LINE- Hiroshi Sugimoto

This photograph, by Hiroshi Sugimoto, shows a horizontal line showing the horizon of the sky and sea. This particular line represents tranquility and serenity. While this line is the main line of the image, there are also many leading lines in the water that look as though they are moving towards the large horizontal one. In this image, I believe the lines are there to make you feel happy and worry free, but most importantly to try and separate you from the world in which you are currently living.

SHAPE- Paul Strand

This image, taken by Paul Strand, shows geometric shapes, mostly being squares. This photograph also includes men, all wearing black, walking under the large squares, which are also black. I believe that the purpose of this image is to compare the size of the squares with the size of the men walking under them. Paul Strand uses the shapes magnificently by comparing them to the size of humans, which gives the viewers perspective.

FORM- Rembrandt van Rijn

This image, by Rembrandt van Rijn, uses form by showing a three-dimensional object of a man. In this case, the form is implied, however, van Rijn does a very good job of showing the depth and shape of the man’s features. We can especially see this in the man’s facial and head hair, which are shown in tremendous detail and look very realistic. Although this is not a three dimensional object, the artist who drew this made it seem very realistic and implied form very well.

SPACE- Albert Bierstadt

This image, by Albert Bierstadt, shows a lake with scenery around it, and a marvelous light coming onto the surrounding mountains from the sky. The negative space in this work of art consists of the scenery to the right of the lake, part of the lake itself, and part of the mountains. The positive space consists of everything that the light touches because that is the area that most attracts your eye in this photograph or painting. The depth that is shown in this image by the space given is very appealing because you can see so many of the details within the image without having to look hard or for a long amount of time.

COLOR- Sandy Skoglund

In this image, by Sandy Skoglund, the main colors that are being used are blue, which is all of the ground and furniture, orange, and red orange, which are used on the fish. While the orange and yellow have relatively bright intensities, the blue has a very dark or dull one. I believe the artist set the picture up this way to show contrast between the fish and everything else in the image. This image’s color is set up very nicely because the colors used are opposite each other on the colors wheel, which draws the eye.

VALUE- Sally Mann

This image, taken by Sally Mann, shows a girl sitting on a chair on the grass. While the chair is very white, the girl’s body is grayish, and the grass on the ground is closer to black. There is also some white light in the background that seems to be coming towards the girl. The value of these colors seems to make the girl look sad, even though she is surrounded by bright light.

TEXTURE- Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman

This image shows very colorful mountains on a white canvas that are covered in some sort of cereal. The cereal pieces are mostly towards the bottom of the image, most likely because they have fallen. This texture represents the rough and hard edges of rocks which are usually found at the bottom of mountains. However, the smooth and light texture left behind shows the smooth surface that is left behind after the rocks have fallen.

MOTION/TIME- Eadweard Muybridge

This collection of images shows a horse while galloping. It is very interesting because these images collectively show the horse in motion. However when you look at each individual image you see the intimate details that you normally wouldn’t see. I believe, without this aspect of the image, it would not be as successful as it is today.

Montserrat Martinez

2/9/2017 12:23:51 pm

Line-
In Sol Lewitt's line painting a lot can be said about the meaning behind these lines, and it has become a good example of this specific element of design. Some of the lines are diagonal, designed to show movement while others may show calm and serenity through horizontal lines. The usage of curved lines represents the fluid while vertical lines contrast the idea with their rigid and firm look. I like the idea of opposing line themes. It's almost like a protest song.

Shape-
Henri Matisse's piece is a great example of shape. Shape is an element of art that is essentially created through lines. These can be 3 dimensional or 2D. The beauty of this particular piece is its simplicity; the usage of lines isn't hid and it's geometric 2D shapes and I can serve for therapeutic or educational purposes.

Form-
This 3D element of design allows the viewers to be able to perceive units like weight, height, etc. Rembrandt van Rijn sketched the face of a surprised man and in it, he was able to successfully communicate the volume or form of his nose. The shadows underneath the nose itself allows us to contemplate the length of his nose. The lack of pencil strokes near the nose's bridge allows us see and perceive the width of is nose, therefore a great example of form.

Space-
Henry Moore's sculpture is a good example of the element of design space. Space is the area between and around objects, and in photography we have positive and negative space. If I were to analyze this in a photographic manner, I'd say that the use of space is genius. I like the fact that there is negative space within the positive space. I find it really creative because it creates an illusion of depth.

Color-
Sandy Skoglund's photograph of a couple in a blue room surrounded by floating orange fish spoke to me. It is a great example of color because it features the use of complementary hues. Orange and blueish green are directly opposing each other on the door wheel. Something about looking at these two opposing colors be so compatible makes my heart flutter. Good job Sandy.

Value-
Andrew Miksys' painting is amazing, and it can serve as an example of value. What I'm most impressed by is the smoke near the old woman's head. It has so much value; It has dark and light tones, yet it also demonstrates the existence of a variety of hues of the same color in between. This painting is extremely pleasing to look at and it has lots of value literally and figuratively.

Texture-
Texture is a surface quality that may activate any of your five senses, most likely those being sight and touch. Méret Oppenheim's photograph of a tea cup covered in what seems like animal's fur, is a picture that personally activates my sense of touch. Just by looking at it, I can already feel in my head the animal's soft fur around the cup. However, the depressing factor of such a great texture, is the sad truth; there is no fur-covered teacup in front of me, but instead there is a computer screen. #sad

Time-
Since we are talking about time, I thought, "Hey, why not use Eadweard Muybridge's horse gallop diagramm?" In his diagram the element of time is crucial. He took photographs as a horse galloped to figure out whether the horse stopped touching the ground at some point (The answer is yes btw. :) ). In his pictures the element of time literal and allows us to see things that happen even if we wouldn't usually be aware of it. This piece of art allows us to distinguish the 4th dimension, which is pretty cool. Overall I'd just like to to take a moment to fully appreciate art itself. Artists Rock!

Rylin McArthur

2/9/2017 12:24:37 pm

Bernd and Hilla Becher's photo is of several houses that have a mix of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines. These lines are displayed on the front/back of the houses and differ from their neighboring house's design. So in all, each house design is different from the others. The diagonals lines are seen pointing towards each other, away from each other, and aligning symmetrically with each other. The vertical lines on the houses are mostly seen as the bases that from the rectangles or boxes that you see. There are also about 3-4 horizontal lines on every house that contribute with the vertical lines to make the boxes. I think this picture represents how everyone is different, just like how each house is different from the others.

Piet Mondrian's photo is of a bunch of different squares linked together. The squares would be considered flat, geometric shapes. The color of these shapes range from white, yellow, red, and what looks like two different shades of blue. The way that the squares are connected reminds me of some sort or track or course. The squares are many different sizes, but there are mostly small ones. The bigger squares that you see are typical in the middle of lines that the smaller squares have formed. I think the photo represents that its good to stick out and not blend in with everyone else, just how the bigger shapes stand out from the smaller shapes that causes the photo to look more beautiful.

Sol Lewitt's photo is of an array of cubes separated by white boxes around them. This photo is an example of form because the cubes within it have a height and a depth, which results in volume. The cubes are different colors with each line that they're in. Although, the color of the background is different with each box. When you look at the diagonal shape of the boxes, you can see that the color of the backgrounds match up. I think the photo represents variation of color and how color and form together can be interpreted in different ways.

Albert Beirstadt's photo is of a beautiful mountain range with the sun shining down on it from the clouds. The space that stands out the most to me is the space between the clouds and the space between the mountains and the clouds. The space between the clouds makes the photo beautiful because the sun can shine through and onto the mountains. The space between the mountains and the clouds make the photo beautiful because there is negative space where you can just see the yellow sunlight. I think this photo represents the beauty in nature and hoe everyone should get out and go see the world.

Sandy Skoglund's photo is off a bedroom with a bunch of goldfish scattered among the room. The main hues in the bedroom are orange, red, and blue. The value of the photo is mostly white because of the light blue that swallows the walls. The intensity of the photo is bright because of the bright orange and red of the fish. The two primary colors in the photo are red and yellow. The intermediate color in the photo is the blue green on the walls. The red orange fish and the blue green walls are complementary colors because they are across from each other on the color wheel. I think this photo represents how people's interests or passions can surround themselves in their everyday lives.

Keith Carter's photo is of a swan on a dark surface. In the photo, then swan is the lightest value and the swan's beak and the surface it is laying on is the darkest value. There is no middle gray in the photo. The surface the swan is laying on was probably green grass, but the photographer turned the photo into black and white by a filter. I think this photo represents how there is always some light in what you might think is the darkest situation.

Meret Oppenheim's photo is of a teacup, a bowl, and a spoon covered in animal hair. The texture of these items look soft because of m experience with feeling fur that looks exactly like this. The texture may not be as soft as I think though because texture doesn't always feel the way it looks. The texture of the animal hair makes the photo look like it would have been used in the past, because back then people had to use the resources around them in order to make things they needed. I think this photo represents how new inventions today can be perceived as old inventions from then past.

Olafur Eliasson's photo is of water falling down from the ceiling. The motion of the water is literal movement. The water looks like it is falling from shower heads hidden in the ceiling and onto the ground covered in plastic. The lights on the ceiling help you see the motion of the water more clearly. I think that this photo represents the the rain in nature.

Robert McAllen link

2/9/2017 07:31:08 pm

The image that was taken by Hiroshima Sugimoto is a beautiful black and white ocean that gives the feeling of peace, tranquility, simplicity, and calmness. The image also has a sense of Mysteriousnes, and it has the look of something that would be in a horror/ mystery movie.

The image of the striped cube taken by sol lewitt gives a serious meaning to it. It shows the basic meaning of shape in a photo graph the image is of a black and white stripped cube that has vertical, horizantel, and diagonal lines that are divided into four different squares.

The image taken by Sol Lewitt shows 30 different three dimensional cubes. The image represents the basic form of form by showing 3 dimensional cubes in different colors. The images also show height, width, and depth. Most importantly the image also shows that form can be represented in 2D

The image taken by Stephen Shore shows a billboard with a mountain range on it in the middle of nowhere. The image represents the concept of space in an image by showing the space around the billboard. The image has a lot of depth because it has a lot of space surrounding it.

The image taken by sol Lewitt represents the different types of colors that are used in the color wheel. The reason behind it is to represent the element of color in an image. The image has a mix between medium value and medium intensity which causes the colors in the image to have a simplistic look.

The image taken by Jacque-Louis David represents the element of value which is the lightness or darkness of tones or colors. The image contains certain parts that are really black and certain parts that are really white. For instance the area in the between the columns are really black.

The image taken by Méret Oppenheim represents the element of Texture. The image shows a cup and a spoon that are made out of soft brown fur. The image gives the meaning that the image may look soft and warm, but when you touch the image it feels smooth that's because you are feeling the Texture of the image not the cup and spoon

The series of images taken by Eadweard Muybridge represent the element of Motion/Time. The image represents the horse running over a certain time period meaning that the premise of the image is to incoperte actual movement, but instead it actually represents it in composition.

Poni Bryan

2/9/2017 08:29:37 pm

Hiroshi Sugimoto's photo of the ocean is a fitting example of how lines can be portrayed in art and in life. The photo is a black and white scene of the ocean with a heavy fog over it. The ocean's horizon is a prime example of what horizontal lines depict to the human mind. Looking at the photo can provide an ambience of tranquility, relaxation, or quietness.

Henri Matisse manipulates the use of shape with multiple geometric shapes. The piece of art is a vibrant and abstract scene of multiple colored shapes that seem to live in a neighboring manner. The shapes all have different edges and points. Matisse's piece is a good example of shape because that's the main aspect the piece seems to convey to the viewer.

In Diego Velázquez Las Meninas painting form, in my opinion, is the most dominant aspect to the photo. The reason being is because height and depth are both seen with the people and room of the painting. The idea of dimension is portrayed to the viewer through aspects of form. Objects in the painting are shown as "farther" in the back of the room by being smaller. The same goes for being "closer" by being larger than other areas of the painting.

Albert Bierstadt's painting of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is a great example of how space can be displayed. Infinite space is what the painting is most dominant in because the painting seems to be never ending. Bierstadt used the element of space by having positive space, the lake and animals, and by also having negative space, the sky and mountains. Depth and dimension is also used when looking at the painting because of where the scenery is.

Steve McCurry's photo of a young girl is an excellent example of how color can be displayed. The photo is of a girl with lively green eyes wearing a tattered red scarf in front of a green background. The photo is bright and inviting, this is because the colors used in the photo are complementary. The boldness of the colors is what makes it appear appealing to look at.

Keith Carter's photo of a swan is a good representation for value. Value is displayed with the tones of black, white, and middle gray. The lightest area of the photo, the swan, is the whitest. While the darkest area, the surroundings of the swan, is the blackest.

Texture is seen in Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman's photo of a froot loop diorama. The surface quality of the froot loops looks small and grainy in the photo (rainbow sand). But if you were to feel the photo, it would feel smooth. Overall, the texture is what makes this particular photo interesting.

Motion and time are both displayed in Olafur Eliasson's photo of falling water. Motion is seen in the water droplets because of where they are relocating. The motion of the droplets in downward and fast. The fastness of the droplets leads to the element of time because motion in time are in the same dimension.

Hannah Lashway

2/9/2017 08:39:04 pm

LINE

The photograph I chose was the water tower compilation by Bernd and Hilla Becher. This image uses the design elements of lines throughout every photograph as all the towers have very geometric patterns and designs to them. The top row of towers all feature a rounded, bulb-like top, the second row is comprised of towers with a pointed, more triangular top, and the third row seem to have a flatter top and feature a evenly round, geometric tower. The majority of these towers feature vertical lines which encourage a uniformness to the overall photograph compilation.

SHAPE

The photograph, or rather work of art I chose was by Pablo Picasso. This work of art uses the design elements of shape to create animals and people with the help of geometric and organic shapes alike. Both organic and geometric shapes fill the image with little to no empty space. The organic shapes tend to make up the head or face of the creatures while the more organic shapes forms the arms, legs, and torso.

FORM

The photograph I chose was the black and white cube by Sol Lewitt. This work of art uses the design elements of form with the help of lines to create a three-dimensional cube. By using lines in different directions and different lengths Lewitt was able to imply the form of a cube with a chunk missing. Not all forms have to be physical objects but rather they can be implied, as shown in this photograph.

SPACE

The photograph, or rather drawing I chose is by M.C. Escher. This drawing uses the design element of space in such a way that there is really no empty or negative space. Rather than drawing just one stair case he chose to continue this fractal-like design and draw more staircases and have them connected or intertwined with each other. Escher achieved the perfect balance in his drawing between empty space and a busy image. He has just enough going on that it encourages thought and doesn't overwhelm the mind or bore you.

COLOR

The photograph I chose was by Meg Griffiths. This work of art used the design element of color that allows all the components of the image to shine and stand out without overwhelming each other or the viewer. She uses bright colors such as the turquoise plates, and balances them out with milder colors such as the orange-y jam on top of the bread which is located on the turquoise plates. This is just one of many examples of the color balance throughout the image.

VALUE

The photograph I chose was by Miwa Yanagi. This work of art used the design element of value in the form of a black and white photo to provide a stark difference between the child and that canopy that sits atop it and the surrounding background. The bright white of the child’s dress gives the idea of innocence that thrives despite a dark environment, implied by the canopy. The clouds painted on the wall give great value as they go between very light and very dark. The only thing in question is the child’s hands. If white is typically a symbol of purity then the hands, hands which seem to belong to some evil force, seem to contract this symbol and promote a sense of irony.

TEXTURE

The photograph I chose was by Méret Oppenheim. This work of art uses the design element of texture to give a new take on a very familiar object. In this photograph and life in general, texture is used to give depth to something, and to entice the senses. This image uses two familiar objects, fur and a teacup, to make a visual reality in your head. As you have felt both fur and a teacup you can image feeling a furry teacup even though in reality you have never touched a furry teacup. This image is simply a mind trick, a mind trick based on texture and the viewer’s knowledge of the shown textures.

MOTION/TIME

The photograph I chose was by Olafur Eliasson. This work of art uses the design elements of time and motion to give the implication of movement and action in a photograph, a still image. The falling water is frozen in time, in that split second that was captured, we see a still image. There is nothing moving in this photograph yet we as viewers can picture the position of the rain drops before and after the picture was taken. We can do this because we have visually seen rain fall and we know what it looks like and how it occurs.

Yara Akhrass link

2/10/2017 10:18:07 am

LINE
The image by Bernd and Hilla Becher shows three rows with four houses showing per row. The lines on the houses create geometric lines that create shapes like rectangles, triangles, and squares. This image shows how the same lines are being shown yet different shapes are being created. This photograph shows how everyone is human yet we are all different in our own ways.

SHAPE
The second photograph I picked by Piet Mondrian shows different size squares in geometric lines. The small squares are also creating internal rectangles, and squares. This image also shows different widths and and lengths of all the different squares and rectangles. What I really find interesting about this photo is the simplicity of all the shapes used yet how many different size shapes were used.

FORM
The third piece of art by Pablo Picasso shows a goat using free flowing design. This piece of art has volume and it is a 3d figure. Many different free flowing shapes are used in the piece of art but there is no definite shape that can be identified besides the base of the art piece.

SPACE
Space is a huge aspect in this image taken by Stephen shore. The billboard sign shows a scenic view with lots of empty space in the photograph. The sky outside of the bill board sign is filled with space as it keeps going infinitely. I really like the way this photograph uses spaces an example not only in real life but in the billboard as well.

COLOR
The photograph taken by William Eggleston is a picture of a road with a yellow car parked next to the same shade of the wall. William tries to show how colors can be balanced with other neutral colors like the dark color of the road and the color of the sky. Another reason why the yellow wall and car look balanced is because the two are used in different objects. In this case would be the car and wall which both have different shapes and sizes.

VALUE
This black and white image by Sally Mann shows a young girl sitting on aa chair in a bathing suit. The value of this image describes how the different tones of grey and black make this photograph filled with different yet similar colors. The different tones of grey, white, and black make this image with a wide range of different values like the darkest to the lightest. The different ranges of the value is what makes this image so easy to distinguish and it makes it look very clear.

TEXTURE
The painting by Vincent Van Gogh shows different and multiple textures used with the paintbrush. Van Gogh used a stippling and streaky motion to create the detailed image which is what made his strategy filled with texture. If zoomed in, you can truly see how detailed and textured the painting is just by looking at the way the paint brush is used. The way the artist pained this photograph is really what makes this image so detailed.

MOTION/TIME
Eadweard Muybridge's image shows how a horse runs and how his feet leave the ground when it is running. The different frames show the different ways of motion the horse is shown to be doing. Frames is a really great way to show and represent time because you can individually show the motions of an object or animal. I really like the way this artist used motion/time as a strategy because not only did he get a great photograph out of it, he figured out a bet.

Sebastian Sotomayor

2/12/2017 01:54:41 pm

The painting by Sol Lewitt shows a background full of red, yellow, and red diagonal lines going in various direction; over it are some translucent black diagonal lines. Such diagonal lines suggest movement and activity, creating a scene that looks like orderly chaos. The sharp change in direction in the lines also suggest sharp and sudden movement, adding to the business of the image.

Picasso uses shape in his painting by creating various characters and scenes through natural and organic shapes. These shapes give the painting a sense of energy and unusualness that is very hard to find in realistic paintings. Through this method of making faces, bodies and animals with shapes, Picasso gives a surreal element in his scene. Picasso is famous for implementing shapes into art in this manner and developing cubism.

Diego Velasquez’s painting suggests form by creating an environment that appears to be three dimensional. The room where the scene lays has a clear height, width, and depth: shown by the 3 dimensions that the wall indicates (look at the edges of the wall) . You can also distinguish the height width and depth of the canvas within the actual painting. The shadows in the image also imply depth in the image, such as in the girl’s dresses.

Raphael’s painting suggests gives a sense of space by putting forth a scene that uses “3 dimensions” to portray the interior of a structure. The narrowing of the hall in the painting creates a sense of depth that creates space when paired with the width and height (notice the use of three point perspective). The size of the people also change as you move further back through the image, also indicating depth. The shadows in the wall and roofs also serve as spatial indicators. And finally, the sky indicates the end of the interior of the structure and shows a distinction between the indoor and the outdoor, taking the sense of space in this image a bit further.

Sandy Skoglund’s photograph shows how the use of color can greatly influence the mood of an image. Skoglund creates a room where everything is the exact same hue of blue, with the exception of the humans and the flying fish. This is helps guide the viewer’s eye to the aspects of the image that are different from the monochromatic room. But the fish jump out more in the image than the humans; this is because the fish are a very bright hue of orange, the complementary hue of the blue background. Since blue and orange don’t share any common colors, it causes the fish in the picture to jump out dramatically. The human’s skin has a similar effect, but not to the dramatic extent that the fish go.

Caravaggio uses...wait, is that Johnny Bravo! Why is? But? If that’s Johnny bravo, who is the other guy with glasses? Ok, I’m going to try really hard to ignore Johnny Bravo. Caravaggio uses value to create a deep contrast between the different parts of the painting. In the painting, the light that is shown to come through a window gives certain sections of the wall and faces of the people a light, bright value, while the parts that are not illuminated by the light, the shadows, have a very dark value. Some parts of the shadows are even black while the reflexions of light in some of the people come close to being white. The deep contrast between the sections make the sections hit by the light really stand out over the shadows.
Meret Oppenheim’s fur cup and plate is a very good example when exploring texture in art. The cup and plate (and utensil) seem to be very soft and nice to touch. It gives it a very appealing look, and gives me the temptation to touch its glorious softness. But when you begin to think what the set is used for, sustaining food, the set takes on a different mood. No no one likes the feeling of hair in their mouth. That’s gross. That’s when a fur cup becomes a disturbing thought: imagine purposely putting millions of hairs in your mouth along coffee. Same thing goes for the plate and utensil. Imagine the squishy texture that the plate would gain if food was to be placed over it. This shows how we associate certain textures with specific items, and when we mix textures and items, we can create all kinds of sensations in other people.

Olafur Eliasson’s work shows implied motion by showing a still image of falling water droplets (basically rain). We are very familiar with gravity and we are also very familiar with rain, so we know exactly what water falling looks like. In his photo, Eliasson creates a still image that we are very familiar with. Our brain instantly associates the still droplets with images of falling, moving rain. This makes us see the image as falling rain, even though the image doesn’t show the water falling or moving.

Eddie Garcia

2/15/2017 09:47:02 am

Line
This Image by hiroshi uses lines to help us depict what is in the image. The straight line in the middle portion of the image is straight. This straight line helps us conclude that it is a horizon. On the lower gray portion of the image there are some curved lines. The curved lines in this sections helps the viewer identify that the gray is water.

Shape

In this Image henri uses shapes to make art. The shapes are abstract and 2d. Laid randomly on construction paper the shapes make an image that is pleasing to look at. The shapes do not seem to be in any particular pattern, but rather dispersed randomly on the paper.

FORM
Form is art that is 3d and encloses volume. This image by Sol Lewitt depicts a square with lines. The lines in the square help give it a 3d feel to it. If the lines were not there it would only look like a squar with a box inside of it. This would then not fall under the category of Form

SPACE
The image by henry moore is a good example of space in photography. One can infer that the structure he is taking a picture of is very close due to its size. When one looks through it the viewer can tell that the structure is further away since it appeares to be small. The trees appear to be even smaller in width due to the space between both the strcutres.

COLOR
This photograph by steve McCurry is a good example of color. He uses 2 of the 3 primary clorors in this photograph, which are red and green. The eyes of the girl and the red of her clothes are very vibrant in this image. The value of her hair is also pretty dark.

VALUE.
The image by Jacque uses vibrance to display his image. All the important characters are in bright vibrant clorors. The background is mainly made of darker color to signify that it is not important. The people also have shiny and bright helmets to draw attention.

TEXTURE
Méret captrues textur in her image of a cup made of fur and feathers. The texture that is showm appears to be soft in this image. It looks as if you could touch it and feel every detail of the image. If it was bumpy and darker with sharp edges it would give the viewer the idea that the item is hard instead

TIME
The series of photographs by Eadweard perfectly captures time. You can almost see the horse running in the pictures. Each frame represents a stage in which the horse runs. When all of these are put together to speed it depicts a horse running in real time

Eric Hammond

2/17/2017 06:26:23 pm

Line:
The picture of the ocean horizon has a horizontal line going through the middle. This horizontal line shows calmness and quietness. This element is connected to the photo because there are no waves and very little motion in the ocean. This photo is kind of mysterious like you never know what will happen next.

Shape:
In the image by Piet Mondrian There are a lot of different sizes of rectangles. All of the rectangles are different colors. This image is very unsatisfying and it seems like there is a lot going on. This could mean that the author of this image is overwhelmed in some way and he is using this image to represent his emotions.

Form:
In the second image by Sol Lewitt There are a lot of horizontal and vertical lines signifying that This image is calm and awake. This image is 3 dimensional. There is no color in this image making it seem kind of sad and depressing. Even though there is no color its still a very loud image with all the lines.

Space:
The image by Albert Bierstadt shows space because theres a big opening in the middle of the frame. This image shows most of the biomes in the world in one picture. It has the woods on the right. snowy mountains in the back. water in the middle. And hills in the center.

Color:
In the first photo by Sol Lewitt there is a bunch of different colors including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and purple. These colors form lines. They form horizontal, vertical, and curved lines. These lines and color combinations make this image very loud and eye catching.

Value:
The first image by Jacque-Louis David shows value because of the shading and the shadows. This painting looks like its of someplace in the midevail times. The colors are very well contrasted. That makes this painting look very realistic.

Texture:
The first photo by Méret Oppenheim shows texture by covering the plate, tea cup, and knife if fur. doing that made the photo more interesting and eye catching. This photo is well focused making every hair on the fur visible. I think this was a good idea and its very creative.

Motion/Time:
The image by Eadweard Muybridge shows motion in every frame of the horse running. It shows the horses legs moving proving that a horses legs are all up for a short time period while its running. The author did this to win a bet with a friend. I think the author doing this was a great way to put your skill to the test.

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