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Intro to Art An introduction to the concept of art
Why are we here  . . . geez?
To learn about A-R-T …DuH!
What is art? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
For real what is art? ,[object Object],[object Object]
So, Okay….can you be more like…specific?
Art=Aesthetic=…?.. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Art terms  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
3 simple sections of art ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Wait! Don’t get ScUrD!
Drawing consists of… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Drawing
Paintings
Mixed Media
2-D Design consists of… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Photography
Mixed Media Collage
Graphic illustrations/ design
So how do you evaluate art? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Friendly Rules ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Image #1 ,[object Object]
Image #2 ,[object Object]
Image #3 ,[object Object]
Image #4 ,[object Object]
Image #5 ,[object Object]
Image #6 ,[object Object]
Image #7 ,[object Object]
Image #8 ,[object Object]
I’m tired of this…can we get to the point?
Well, Sure  
Elements of Art ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Great Perspective!  
Light ,[object Object]
Color ,[object Object]
Form ,[object Object]
Motion ,[object Object]
Proportion ,[object Object]
Lines ,[object Object]
Symbols ,[object Object],Well come back to this later
Let’s take a break….
Hidden Messages / Clues
Symbolism ,[object Object]
Color Symbolism Chart    Peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, cold, technology, depression, appetite suppressant. Blue   Joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, betrayal, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard. Yellow   Excitement, energy, passion, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, love, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, aggression, all things intense and passionate. Red   Color   Symbolism
Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, evil, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures).   Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.   Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.   Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.   Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.   Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.   Lavender symbolizes femininity, grace and elegance.   Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, arrogance, mourning.  
Got the colors down pack… ,[object Object]
Pictorial symbols
~ This organ of perception which makes visible the invisible, nourishes our minds and stirs our emotions with the visual images of a perplexing reality. Its association with the sun (source of light, which light is in itself symbolic of intelligence), makes it the antechamber of understanding and therefore enlightenment and knowledge.  ~The sun is referred to as the eye of the day and the moon as the eye of the night while the stars are the eyes of the Creator and the artist is an instrument of his creator.  Eye
Hole The hole symbolizes the search for knowledge... the desire to know what is beyond.
Boat/Sailing Ship The boat is a means of escape and adventure, transport and exploration.  It symbolizes man's desire to dare the unknown, to search for the elusive elixir of life.
Cone ,[object Object]
Bird ,[object Object]
Cross ,[object Object],[object Object]
Plants ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Intro to art

  • 1. Intro to Art An introduction to the concept of art
  • 2. Why are we here . . . geez?
  • 3. To learn about A-R-T …DuH!
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. So, Okay….can you be more like…specific?
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  • 29. I’m tired of this…can we get to the point?
  • 30. Well, Sure
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  • 41. Let’s take a break….
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  • 44. Color Symbolism Chart   Peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, cold, technology, depression, appetite suppressant. Blue   Joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, betrayal, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard. Yellow   Excitement, energy, passion, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, love, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, aggression, all things intense and passionate. Red   Color Symbolism
  • 45. Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, evil, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures).   Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.   Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.   Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.   Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.   Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.   Lavender symbolizes femininity, grace and elegance.   Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, arrogance, mourning.  
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  • 48. ~ This organ of perception which makes visible the invisible, nourishes our minds and stirs our emotions with the visual images of a perplexing reality. Its association with the sun (source of light, which light is in itself symbolic of intelligence), makes it the antechamber of understanding and therefore enlightenment and knowledge. ~The sun is referred to as the eye of the day and the moon as the eye of the night while the stars are the eyes of the Creator and the artist is an instrument of his creator. Eye
  • 49. Hole The hole symbolizes the search for knowledge... the desire to know what is beyond.
  • 50. Boat/Sailing Ship The boat is a means of escape and adventure, transport and exploration. It symbolizes man's desire to dare the unknown, to search for the elusive elixir of life.
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