Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates
a sense of completeness.
Friday, March 27, 2015
NY Times Lens Photo of the Day
Photo: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/27/documenting-the-blues-in-the-mississippi-delta/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Multimedia&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body#slideshow/100000003595848/100000003595864
Documenting the Blues in the Mississippi Delta: Abandoned Juke
This photo shows unity because the vines and abandoned building show signs of decay. Both contribute to the run-down feel of the photograph. The house is also pleasantly placed on the side, next to the run down sign and shed in the background. This shows unity.
Documenting the Blues in the Mississippi Delta: Abandoned Juke
This photo shows unity because the vines and abandoned building show signs of decay. Both contribute to the run-down feel of the photograph. The house is also pleasantly placed on the side, next to the run down sign and shed in the background. This shows unity.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Class Field Trip: Drunk Driving Exhibit (Variety)
Variety is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and
to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Class Field Trip: Rhythm in Structure
Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to
create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or
dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Gordon Parks: Movie Notes Pt. 3
1) What is your definition of successful?
My definition of successful is leading a happy life, doing something you love.
2) What have you given up to become successful?
Time, money, perseverance
3) What did Parks give up to become successful?
He gave up family time and personal relationships
4) Who was Genevieve Young's father?
Her father founded the United Nations and VK Wellington Kok.
5) How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)?
He offered Parks $10,000 to write his first book.
6) How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam?
A million dollars.
7) Why did Parks refuse the money?
Parks didn't want Muhammad to influence him.
8) What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree?
It was the first movie produced and directed by a black man.
9) What was significant about the character Shaft?
He was a black superhero.
10) What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons?
His weapon was his camera.
11) What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce?
She could not handle the unpredictable and fast paced lifestyle of being married to Gordon.
12) In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story?
12 Years A Slave told the same story.
13) Who was Gordon Parks, jr?
He was Gordon Parks' son who followed in the footsteps of his father, joining the photography and film industry. He was killed in a plane crash.
14) What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo?
My favorite photo is American Gothic.
15) What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years?
I will remember that he was a talented photographer who blazed a trail for other African American photographers and filmmakers.
My definition of successful is leading a happy life, doing something you love.
2) What have you given up to become successful?
Time, money, perseverance
3) What did Parks give up to become successful?
He gave up family time and personal relationships
4) Who was Genevieve Young's father?
Her father founded the United Nations and VK Wellington Kok.
5) How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)?
He offered Parks $10,000 to write his first book.
6) How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam?
A million dollars.
7) Why did Parks refuse the money?
Parks didn't want Muhammad to influence him.
8) What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree?
It was the first movie produced and directed by a black man.
9) What was significant about the character Shaft?
He was a black superhero.
10) What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons?
His weapon was his camera.
11) What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce?
She could not handle the unpredictable and fast paced lifestyle of being married to Gordon.
12) In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story?
12 Years A Slave told the same story.
13) Who was Gordon Parks, jr?
He was Gordon Parks' son who followed in the footsteps of his father, joining the photography and film industry. He was killed in a plane crash.
14) What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo?
My favorite photo is American Gothic.
15) What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years?
I will remember that he was a talented photographer who blazed a trail for other African American photographers and filmmakers.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Class Field Trip:Proportion
Proportion is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number)
relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer
to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Class Field Trip: Repetition
Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition
of elements of design creates unity within the work of art.
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