composition

STUDY: Shape

SHAPE: A flat area defined by its edges or an outline.

GEOMETRIC: Shapes that have names and can be constructed with a compass and/or ruler.

ORGANIC: Shapes found in nature, non regular.

COMPOSITION: The way in which something is put together or arranged.

Victor, age 13.

Victor, age 13.

Roxy, age 9.

Roxy, age 9.

Kai, age 10.

Kai, age 10.

STUDY: Composition

This amazing painting was done for the STUDY: Composition lesson of our Curriculum.  

GOAL: Study how arranging line shape and color can control the way that a person looks at your artwork.

Mia, age 11

Mia, age 11

VOCABULARY

Static: lacking in movement, action, or change

Dynamic: characterized by constant change, activity or movement

Symmetrical Balance: balance made up of exactly similar parts facing each other

Asymmetrical Balance: balance achieved through similar masses and colors situated on either side of an axis

Asymmetry: lack of equality between parts