Elements & Principles of Art

© Saul Leiter

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Open notes quiz on Elements and Principles of Art: Thursday 9/12

You and your partner will be create a presentation on an Element or Principle of Art. Use the resources listed below to research your topic.

You will be graded on content:
Slide 1. Title Slide
Slide 2. Explanation of the concept that was given to you in your own words.
Slides 3-8. Some examples of the concept in action in photography—each image on a separate slide.
Slides 9. Some ideas on how WE can use the concept you researched to make our own compelling photographs.
Slides 10. Bibliography
And presentation (ALL GROUP MEMBERS need to be involved):
Speak clearly and loudly, with enthusiasm!

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Research Resources:
ARTiculate
Artist's Toolbox
Elements of Art Handout
Principles of Design Handout
Art Fundementals
Elements of Art & Principles of Design - Wikipedia
Artlex
Art Talk Textbook

Art Resources:
Master of Photography (sorry lots of pop-ups)
TIME photos
Photography-Now
iN-PUBLIC
Magnum Photos
AfterImage Gallery
the Collective Shift

GROUPS
(group #1) Line
(group #2) Shape
(group #3) Space
(group #4) Texture
(group #5) Color
(group #6) Value
(group #7) Harmony 
(group #8) Variety/Contrast
(group #9) Balance
(group #10) Proportion/scale (golden mean)
(group #11)Emphasis/Dominance  (focal point)
(group #12) Movement/Rhythm  (pattern)
(group #13) Economy
(group #14) Vantage Point (Bird’s eye view, worm’s eye view, direct approach, angled approach, close up, long view)