*There are several key principles of design. One of these principles includes unification. Unity, according to HarmonIntroDesignPrinciples, is the appearance or condition of oneness. Some artists unify their art by enlarging specific objects in their paintings. By doing this they draw more attention the that particular object. Artists can also use the repetition of colors and geometric colors to add unity to their artwork. The repetition of similar shapes and colors can provide a sense of strong unification, which can form variety in certain artworks. Pattern, according to HarmonIntroDesignPrinciples, refers to the repetitive order of design elements. Pattern, like enlarging objects or repetition of similar shapes and sizes, also bring a powerful sense of unification. Unification provides a feeling that everything in an artwork belongs together.
In this piece, there are several examples of unification such as the repetition of colors, enlarging of specific objects and repetition of shapes and colors. The artist manipulates warmers colors like red, orange and yellow by repeating them. This attracts more attention specifically to the different shapes and patterns being used. The circles and enlarging of the circles in the background, gives a sense of unity since they are included into the pattern. The focal point of this painting is directly in the middle. By looking there first, the similar shapes and pattern can be easily visualized and the entire painting comes together.
2) Describe how an artist creates asymmetrical balance- post an artwork of your choice and explain how it is balanced asymmetrically.
*Unlike symmetrical balance which makes the left side of a painting look like the right side, artists can use asymmetrical balance, where the left and the right are different. In asymmetrical balance objects are balanced according to their visual weight of colors and forms. For example, larger forms in paintings grab more attention and is visually more heavy; to balance a large form, smaller forms can be used. Warmer colors can be used to draw attention to a particular part of a painting since they are heavier than cooler colors. Artists can also used complex asymmetrical balance, which gives a sense of depth of space. Warm colors are also heavier than cool colors. There is also a complex asymmetrical balance, with a strong sense of depth and space. Directional forces can also be used in asymmetrical paintings, where a viewer's eyes looks at the center of the painting and naturally follows the figures or objects located around the center of the painting.
3) How can scale change the meaning of an artwork? Use a visual example of your choice as an example and explain how the meaning is changed by scale.
*Scale, as defined in HarmonIntroDesignPrinciples, is the size relation of one object to another. Scale is one of the most important decisions an artist has to make when it comes to painting an artwork; how big will things be. Scale can be experienced by us in relation to our own size. Various artists distort scale resulting in a visual effect. For example, by using an exaggerated size relationship an artwork can be viewed in a humorous way. Scale can also be used to give a sense of power or a sense of hopelessness. By enlarging or shrinking objects, a viewer can feel surprised or powerful.
In this piece, known as the EYE, the artist uses scale to surprise people in a humorous way. The eye is enlarged giving the sense that it is watching you no matter where you go. It gives a sense of power to the eye and humor to the audience.
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