•Those creations we can look at.
•Works which are primarily visual in
nature
The visual arts are:
.
.
DRAWIN
G
is a means of making an
image, using any of a wide
variety of tools and
techniques.
PAINTING
is the practice of applying
pigment suspended in a carrier
(or medium) and a binding agent
(a glue) to a surface
(support) such as paper,
canvas or a wall.
PRINTMAKING
is creating for artistic purposes
an image on a matrix which is
then transferred to a two-
dimensional (flat) surface by
means of ink (or another form
of pigmentation).
PHOTOGRAPHY
is the process of making pictures
by means of the action of
light.
FILMMAKING
is the process of making a motion-picture, from
an initial conception and research, through
scriptwriting, shooting and
recording, animation or other special
effects, editing, sound and music work and
finally distribution to an audience; it refers
broadly to the creation of all types of
films, embracing documentary, strains of
theatre and literature in film, and poetic or
experimental practices, and is often used to
refer to video-based processes as well.
COMPUTER ART
is any art in which computers
played a role in production or
display of the artwork
SCULPTURE
is three-dimensional artwork
created by shaping or combining
hard materials - typically
stone such as marble - or
metal, glass, or wood.
Plastic arts
is a term, now largely
forgotten, encompassing art
forms which involve physical
manipulation of a plastic
medium by moulding or modeling
such as sculpture or
ceramics.
Mixed media
refers to an artwork in the
making of which more than one
medium has been employed.
PERFORMING
ARTS
are those forms of art which differ
from the plastic arts insofar as
the former uses the artist's own
body, face, and presence as a
medium, and the latter uses
materials such as clay, metal or
paint which can be molded or
transformed to create some
physical art object.
ELEMENTS OF
VISUAL
ART
is an element of art which refers
to the continuous mark made on
some surface by a moving point.
It may be two dimensional line
or it may be a three dimensional
line or implied
.
SHAPE
is an enclosed space defined by
other elements of art.
Shapes
may be geometric (triangle,
rectangle, circle...) or have
an organic or natural character
(trees, leaves, rocks,
puddles...).
COLOR
it is the range of visual light in
the spectrum and properties of
the pigments used in making
visual art.
• HUE - the name of the color
(green , yellow , etc.)
• INTENSITY - is the amount of pigment
or saturation .
(brightness , dullness ,etc.)
• VALUE - the lightness or darkness of
the color.
is an element of art that is
three-dimensional and encloses
volume.
(Cubes, spheres,and cylinders)
SPACE
is the area occupied by an
object or the area formed
by the absence of an
object(s).
RHYTHM
is patterned organization of
colors, lines, textures,
or
combinations of art elements that
create a pleasing effect. A
visual rhythm will lead the eye
from one area to another in a
rhythmical and orderly manner.
BALANCE
is the perception of equilibrium
between the elements in the
piece of art.
is the focal point of interest
in a piece created by accenting
or exaggerating a specific
area
or art element to create
greater interest.
CONTRAST
is the comparison of two elements
that appear different (values of
light and dark, hues...). Strong
contrasts are the most
dissimilar examples of an art
element (dark
- light, black - white).
Alliance of Artists' Communities
Supports nonprofit artists'
communities and residency
programs. Find a directory of
members and an official
publication.
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
Group promoting interest in
contemporary glass art. Contains
news, events, links to resources, and
membership information.
Art League
Washington, DC-based nonprofit
group works to promote high
standards for local arts. Find
details on classes they offer and
visit the gallery.
Association of Western Australian
Art Galleries
Organization based in Western
Australia hosts art shows and events
supporting the artists and galleries of
this region.
Universes in Universe - Worlds of Art
Link to resources on contemporary
art in Asia, Africa, Latin America and
the Pacific Islands. Lists international
events.
College Art Association, The
Promotes excellence in scholarship
and teaching in the history and
criticism of the visual arts. Contains
news, publications, and conferences.
Carrington Foundation for
Public Art
Non-profit organization dedicated
to placing metal sculptures in
public places offers news updates,
photos of installations, and
National Arts Program, The
Visual arts exhibit and awards
program for municipal employees
and their families is sponsored
by The National Arts Program
Foundation.
Palmerston
North Community Arts Council
Community-based organization that
supports arts and cultural events in
Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council
Organization based in Pleasanton, CA
offers advocacy for local performing
and visual artists. Find news updates
and an events calendar.
Pre-Columbian Art Research Institute
PARI supports and carries on research
and exploration of Mesoamerican
civilizations, their art, archaeology and
glyphic texts.
San Francisco Art Dealers Association
Nonprofit organization is comprised
of 31 Bay Area galleries, and
promotes public interest in visual
arts.Tour the member galleries.
Western States Arts Federation
Art jobs, art resources, literary
links and more to help all kind of
artists. Westaf works for the
advancement of the arts in the
American West.
Art & Science Collaborations, Inc.
Encourages artists and scientists to use technology to explore new
forms of creative expression. List award grants and events.
Artists Rights Society
Originally founded in France, this organization helps artists in
Europe and the United States protect their copyrighted works.
Learn about laws and membership.
ArtPRIDE
New Jersey's primary arts advocacy agency. Direct access to your
legislators, a forum for discussion, and a source of technical
assistance.
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County
Ohio-based organization supports visual and performing arts in
the Greater Hancock County. Find details on shows, workshops,
and membership.
Colorado Council on the Arts
Read an overview of the services and programs offered
by the state agency, find details on grants and awards,
and view works by area artists.
Columbia College, China Arts Exchange
Non-profit promotes interest and exchange in the arts
of China and the United States. Explore academic
programs.
Kulturbro
Biennal for art and culture is the result of a joint
Swedish-Danish initiative. Review events, news and a
description of the foundation.
Myths & Facts About National Support of the Arts
List of statements and responses emphasizes how badly
arts funding is needed in the United States.
National Gallery - Teaching Resources and Loan Programs
Details the National Gallery's free-loan teaching programs,
circulation and loan options, affiliate loans, and contact
information.
New Art Now
Forum connects artists with the global art market. Browse
the work of both emerging and established artists.
New York State Council on the Arts
Examine the council's five year plan for continuing support
of the art world in New York, download grant applications,
or find job opportunities.
Nomads 1800
Community arts outreach program. Documents the lives and art
works from homeless and runaway youth living in America.
Official Assoc. of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists
Non-profit organization for amateur and professional artists post
announcements, news and member artwork. Includes a
collection of related links.
Orange County ArtsNet
Offers a guide to arts facilities and events in Orange County,
California.
San Francisco Art Dealers Association
Nonprofit organization is comprised of 31 Bay Area galleries, and
promotes public interest in visual arts.Tour the member galleries.
Western States Arts Federation
Art jobs, art resources, literary links and more to help all kind of
artists. Westaf works for the advancement of the arts in the
American West.

visual arts references from different presentations

  • 2.
    •Those creations wecan look at. •Works which are primarily visual in nature The visual arts are:
  • 4.
  • 5.
    DRAWIN G is a meansof making an image, using any of a wide variety of tools and techniques.
  • 9.
    PAINTING is the practiceof applying pigment suspended in a carrier (or medium) and a binding agent (a glue) to a surface (support) such as paper, canvas or a wall.
  • 13.
    PRINTMAKING is creating forartistic purposes an image on a matrix which is then transferred to a two- dimensional (flat) surface by means of ink (or another form of pigmentation).
  • 17.
    PHOTOGRAPHY is the processof making pictures by means of the action of light.
  • 21.
    FILMMAKING is the processof making a motion-picture, from an initial conception and research, through scriptwriting, shooting and recording, animation or other special effects, editing, sound and music work and finally distribution to an audience; it refers broadly to the creation of all types of films, embracing documentary, strains of theatre and literature in film, and poetic or experimental practices, and is often used to refer to video-based processes as well.
  • 25.
    COMPUTER ART is anyart in which computers played a role in production or display of the artwork
  • 29.
    SCULPTURE is three-dimensional artwork createdby shaping or combining hard materials - typically stone such as marble - or metal, glass, or wood.
  • 33.
    Plastic arts is aterm, now largely forgotten, encompassing art forms which involve physical manipulation of a plastic medium by moulding or modeling such as sculpture or ceramics.
  • 37.
    Mixed media refers toan artwork in the making of which more than one medium has been employed.
  • 39.
    PERFORMING ARTS are those formsof art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object.
  • 42.
  • 43.
    is an elementof art which refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. It may be two dimensional line or it may be a three dimensional line or implied .
  • 50.
    SHAPE is an enclosedspace defined by other elements of art. Shapes may be geometric (triangle, rectangle, circle...) or have an organic or natural character (trees, leaves, rocks, puddles...).
  • 56.
    COLOR it is therange of visual light in the spectrum and properties of the pigments used in making visual art. • HUE - the name of the color (green , yellow , etc.) • INTENSITY - is the amount of pigment or saturation . (brightness , dullness ,etc.) • VALUE - the lightness or darkness of the color.
  • 65.
    is an elementof art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume. (Cubes, spheres,and cylinders)
  • 68.
    SPACE is the areaoccupied by an object or the area formed by the absence of an object(s).
  • 71.
    RHYTHM is patterned organizationof colors, lines, textures, or combinations of art elements that create a pleasing effect. A visual rhythm will lead the eye from one area to another in a rhythmical and orderly manner.
  • 74.
    BALANCE is the perceptionof equilibrium between the elements in the piece of art.
  • 79.
    is the focalpoint of interest in a piece created by accenting or exaggerating a specific area or art element to create greater interest.
  • 81.
    CONTRAST is the comparisonof two elements that appear different (values of light and dark, hues...). Strong contrasts are the most dissimilar examples of an art element (dark - light, black - white).
  • 85.
    Alliance of Artists'Communities Supports nonprofit artists' communities and residency programs. Find a directory of members and an official publication.
  • 86.
    Art Alliance forContemporary Glass Group promoting interest in contemporary glass art. Contains news, events, links to resources, and membership information.
  • 88.
    Art League Washington, DC-basednonprofit group works to promote high standards for local arts. Find details on classes they offer and visit the gallery.
  • 89.
    Association of WesternAustralian Art Galleries Organization based in Western Australia hosts art shows and events supporting the artists and galleries of this region.
  • 90.
    Universes in Universe- Worlds of Art Link to resources on contemporary art in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Lists international events.
  • 91.
    College Art Association,The Promotes excellence in scholarship and teaching in the history and criticism of the visual arts. Contains news, publications, and conferences.
  • 92.
    Carrington Foundation for PublicArt Non-profit organization dedicated to placing metal sculptures in public places offers news updates, photos of installations, and
  • 94.
    National Arts Program,The Visual arts exhibit and awards program for municipal employees and their families is sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation.
  • 95.
    Palmerston North Community ArtsCouncil Community-based organization that supports arts and cultural events in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
  • 96.
    Pleasanton Cultural ArtsCouncil Organization based in Pleasanton, CA offers advocacy for local performing and visual artists. Find news updates and an events calendar.
  • 97.
    Pre-Columbian Art ResearchInstitute PARI supports and carries on research and exploration of Mesoamerican civilizations, their art, archaeology and glyphic texts.
  • 98.
    San Francisco ArtDealers Association Nonprofit organization is comprised of 31 Bay Area galleries, and promotes public interest in visual arts.Tour the member galleries.
  • 99.
    Western States ArtsFederation Art jobs, art resources, literary links and more to help all kind of artists. Westaf works for the advancement of the arts in the American West.
  • 100.
    Art & ScienceCollaborations, Inc. Encourages artists and scientists to use technology to explore new forms of creative expression. List award grants and events. Artists Rights Society Originally founded in France, this organization helps artists in Europe and the United States protect their copyrighted works. Learn about laws and membership. ArtPRIDE New Jersey's primary arts advocacy agency. Direct access to your legislators, a forum for discussion, and a source of technical assistance. Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County Ohio-based organization supports visual and performing arts in the Greater Hancock County. Find details on shows, workshops, and membership.
  • 101.
    Colorado Council onthe Arts Read an overview of the services and programs offered by the state agency, find details on grants and awards, and view works by area artists. Columbia College, China Arts Exchange Non-profit promotes interest and exchange in the arts of China and the United States. Explore academic programs. Kulturbro Biennal for art and culture is the result of a joint Swedish-Danish initiative. Review events, news and a description of the foundation.
  • 102.
    Myths & FactsAbout National Support of the Arts List of statements and responses emphasizes how badly arts funding is needed in the United States. National Gallery - Teaching Resources and Loan Programs Details the National Gallery's free-loan teaching programs, circulation and loan options, affiliate loans, and contact information. New Art Now Forum connects artists with the global art market. Browse the work of both emerging and established artists. New York State Council on the Arts Examine the council's five year plan for continuing support of the art world in New York, download grant applications, or find job opportunities.
  • 103.
    Nomads 1800 Community artsoutreach program. Documents the lives and art works from homeless and runaway youth living in America. Official Assoc. of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists Non-profit organization for amateur and professional artists post announcements, news and member artwork. Includes a collection of related links. Orange County ArtsNet Offers a guide to arts facilities and events in Orange County, California. San Francisco Art Dealers Association Nonprofit organization is comprised of 31 Bay Area galleries, and promotes public interest in visual arts.Tour the member galleries. Western States Arts Federation Art jobs, art resources, literary links and more to help all kind of artists. Westaf works for the advancement of the arts in the American West.