The still-life as a resource and subject matter for artists
has been an essential tool in art for at least two thousand years. It offers a
stable subject from which artists can explore the relationships of FORM &
SPACE while also providing enormous opportunities to study light, value and
texture. Our ultimate goal in this unit is to utilize these elements of Art in building a strong,
cohesive COMPOSITION.
You will be building your still-life model at home and
photographing your model for use in class next week. When building your model
keep the following factors in mind:
1.
Point-of-View:
You want an interesting and intriguing
point-of-view to your subject that engages the viewer and provides a dynamic
sense to your composition.
2.
Spatial Relationships:
Insure that you are aware of how the
objects in your composition relate to each other on both the 2-dimensional plane,
and in their illusion of 3-dimensions. Keep the principles of Variety and Unity
in mind when you create your composition.
3.
Lighting:
Light can play a major role in your
composition so take advantage f windows or other strong light sources when
setting up your composition.
4.
Objects:
Choose objects that one might not normally
consider in a traditional still-life. For example kitchen utensils, power
tools, bathroom supplies. Etc.
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