Introduction to Art

An Introduction to Art:

Welcome to the Introduction to Art course! This program aims to establish a strong base of knowledge and skills in visual arts, as well as their interconnections with other subjects. Through this course, we will delve into the subject matter both theoretically and practically, allowing for a comprehensive learning experience.

What is Art?

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, produces works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

The definition of art has generally fallen into three categories: Representation, Expression, and Form.

Art can be defined into three categories...

​A type of description or portrayal of someone or something.

​​Representation

Art in which the image of reality is distorted in order to make it expressive of the artist's inner feelings or ideas.

​​Expression

​A work of art can refer to the element of shape among the various elements that make up a work.

​Form

​Balance, emphasis, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity, and variety; are the means an artist uses to organize elements within a work of art.

The Seven Principles of Art

Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, textures, and space.

​Balance

Movement in art is the use of visual techniques, such as color, line, shape, and composition, to create an illusion of motion or dynamism in a two-dimensional artwork.

​Movement

​Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention.

​Emphasis

Proportion refers to the dimensions of composition and relationships between height, width, and depth.

​Proportion

Rhythm refers to the movement within a piece of art that helps the eye travel through the to a point of focus.

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​Rhythm

Unity is about separate parts working together in a composition.

​Unity

Variety refers to how artists and designers add complexity to their work using visual elements.

Variety