Contrast a principle of art

A PowerPoint presentation about the Principle of art - contrast

1. PRINCIPLE OF ART: By Bernard E. Richardson | Master Teacher & Art Educator | 2022 © Bernard E. Richardson | 2022

2. CONTRAST is one of the main principles of art. CONTRAST refers to the arrangement of opposite elements within a design or work of art to create visual interest and excitement.

3. CONTRAST also means a difference between two things. It applies to the elements of art for example: Light colours vs. dark colours Rough textures vs. smooth textures Large vs. small shapes Thick vs. thin lines Black and White Complimentary colours

4. Contrast in Artwork Henri Matisse “Pink Nude” 1936 The contrast is created between the organic shape and size of the reclining figure and the geometric tiles she is resting on.

5. Contrast in Artwork In this photograph contrast is created between the colour and texture of the leaves and the dried tree bark in the background. The green and red leaves with their smooth texture creates a difference (contrast) as they stand out from the dried grey rough textured tree bark background. Bernard E. Richardson “Resting” Photography 2022

6. Contrast in Artwork Contrast is captured through the use of colour and size of the objects in the still life composition. The pair of complimentary colours – yellow and purple creates excitement while the size of the bottle and the apples in relation to the purple grapes adds interest to the composition.

7. Contrast in Artwork Contrast is captured through the use of colour and size of the objects in the still life composition. The pair of complimentary colours – yellow and purple creates excitement while the size of the bottle and the apples in relation to the purple grapes adds interest to the composition. In this lino print the artis usesusing the colors of black and white creates a powerful contrast and the numerous curved and almost straight lines creates the contrasting areas of the black and white colour uses sweeping curves and straight lines to create the contrasting areas of black and white and bringing alive the simple shapes. In this Wood-cut print the artist uses numerous curved flowing and almost straight lines to create the contrasting areas of the black and white colour bringing the composition to life Lilian Sten -Nicholson “Root of Waters 3” Wood-cut Print 2008

8. Contrast in Artwork Bernard E. Richardson “Regal white” Photography 2021 This photograph shows the idea of using space to create contrast. The flowers in the foreground are in focus while the background is blurred or out of focus which indicates that it is in the distance (far away). This creates the contrast of space through distance , far away vs. near.

9. Image Courtesies http://stephthesteve.weebly.com/uploads/5/2/4/6/52464809/9994191_orig.jpg Whittle, Janice (editor). 2008. QPG Annual 2008. Barbados:National Cultural Foundation http://whsdesignandphoto.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/5/2/24522864/editor/9732814_1.jpg?1519238954

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