The dot

Unit 2

1. UNIT 2.ELEMENTS OF VISUAL REPRESENTATION THE DOT

2. The dot is the smallest visual element of a drawing . When a dot is connected or related to other dots , it becomes an element of expression that can create compositon . We can also express and represent shapes , volume and sense of depth . We can give a sense of volume by separating dots and placing them closer together

3. is the simplest element in art. A dot can have shape , colour and size and a place in the composition .

4. Dots are often used in multitudes or in combinations to form patterns , rhythm and movement .

5. Or to create the illusion of tridimensionality ...

6. The focal point is the center of interest or activity in a work of art. It may or may not be the actual center of a painting or drawing , but it is always the most important part . The focal point in a work of art may give different sensations

7. Find the focal point in this painting

8. Pointillism is an original form of art created by Georges Seurat. Pointillism is a bunch of tiny dots put together to make a picture .

9. Observe how the colours of the painting have been created by mixing dots of other colours

10. Make a drawing composed only by dots