The E's & P's
IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED....GENESIS 1:1.
When God created the earth He did so with a well designed plan. He created the sky before He created the sun, the moon and stars, and the birds. He created dry ground before he created vegetation and animals. He created the seas before He created the creatures to live in them. Just as God created with a plan, we should create with a plan. The elements and principles of art help us develop a plan.
Lovett states it nicely,
When God created the earth He did so with a well designed plan. He created the sky before He created the sun, the moon and stars, and the birds. He created dry ground before he created vegetation and animals. He created the seas before He created the creatures to live in them. Just as God created with a plan, we should create with a plan. The elements and principles of art help us develop a plan.
Lovett states it nicely,
"THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS USED TO CREATE A WORK OF ART. THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN CAN BE THOUGHT OF AS THE THINGS THAT MAKE UP A PAINTING, DRAWING, DESIGN ETC. THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN CAN BE THOUGHT OF AS WHAT WE DO TO THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN. HOW WE APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN DETERMINES HOW SUCCESSFUL WE ARE IN CREATING A WORK OF ART."
Lesson 1
Objectives:
When you finish this lesson you will be able to accurately name and describe the 7 elements of art. To do this you will create a song that lists/describes the elements in a way that is easy to remember.
Materials:
Paper & pencilProcess:Get a pencil & paper.
Watch the following video. As you watch, create a list of the elements of art.
Objectives:
When you finish this lesson you will be able to accurately name and describe the 7 elements of art. To do this you will create a song that lists/describes the elements in a way that is easy to remember.
Materials:
Paper & pencilProcess:Get a pencil & paper.
Watch the following video. As you watch, create a list of the elements of art.
The elements are the building blocks of visual art.
- Divide into groups of 3 or 4.
- Using the list you made while watching the video, create a short song that can be used to teach younger students the elements of art. You may use the tune of a familiar song that everyone already knows.
- You will perform your song as a group for the class.
- extra credit: create hand motions to go with your song
Standards: VA:Cr1.1; VA:Re8.1; VA:Re8.2
Lesson 2:
Objectives
When you finish this lesson you will be able to accurately name and describe the principles of art. To do this you will create a black & white drawing that combines things in a way that is unexpected and emphasizes your understanding of the principles of art.
Materials:
paper, 6" x 6" square drawing paper, pencil, eraser, black sharpies
Process:
In the last lesson you learned the elements of art include: line, color, shape, form, space, texture, & value. In this lesson you will learn the principles of art.
Lesson 2:
Objectives
When you finish this lesson you will be able to accurately name and describe the principles of art. To do this you will create a black & white drawing that combines things in a way that is unexpected and emphasizes your understanding of the principles of art.
Materials:
paper, 6" x 6" square drawing paper, pencil, eraser, black sharpies
Process:
In the last lesson you learned the elements of art include: line, color, shape, form, space, texture, & value. In this lesson you will learn the principles of art.
- Get a pencil & paper.
- Write a list of the elements of art.
- Watch the following video. As you watch, create a list of the principles of art.
The principles of art explain how the elements are used or arranged in visual art. They include: contrast, unity, balance, emphasis, variety, movement, & pattern.
Henn Kim is an artist who combines things in a way that is unexpected. She uses her understanding of the elements & principles of art to create playful drawings. Look at each drawing and see if you can decide which elements & principles the artist used.
CHECK OUT THESE DRAWINGS BY ARTIST HENN KIM
Henn Kim is an artist who combines things in a way that is unexpected. She uses her understanding of the elements & principles of art to create playful drawings. Look at each drawing and see if you can decide which elements & principles the artist used.
CHECK OUT THESE DRAWINGS BY ARTIST HENN KIM
- How can you use the elements & principles to create a playful black & white drawing in the style of Henn Kim?
- Experiment with different ideas. Sketch out at least 3 of your ideas. Discuss them with another classmate.
- Choose one idea and complete a black & white drawing on the 6" x 6" paper.
- When completed, write an artist statement to be displayed with your artwork. Use the Artist Statement Flow Chart (located on the button below) to help you write your statement. Include the elements & principles you used the most in your artist statement.
- Turn in your list of elements & principles of art, your idea sketches, your black & white drawing, and your artist statement, clipped together with a paper clip.
Standards: VA:Cr2.1; VA:Cr3.1; VA:Re9.1