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    Principles of Art

    Scavenger Hunt Activity

    Corey Sakkinen

    ART 396 - Tuesdays: 3:30 – 6:20


    Submitted: 2/15/2021

    1
    Principle of Art: PROPORTION

    (point
    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    to the specific elements of the picture that helped you
    understand that this is an example of that principle)

    This picture is an example of good and bad proportion


    because of the relationship of sizes between objects. It is
    “bad” because the statue depicts a person, but it is
    much larger than a person. It is “good” because the
    elements of the statue as a whole (the torch, the tablet)
    represent how big they would be on that scale.

    2
    (Explain how
    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    the use of this principle helps make the piece of art
    successful or how it adds to the piece)

    This picture of the Statue of Liberty is successful as a


    piece of art because its size makes it interesting. It draws
    the attention and wonder of all who look at it. I like how
    there are people in this picture too. They serve as a
    comparison to see just how big the statue is.

    2
    Principle of Art: MOVEMENT

    (point
    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    to the specific elements of the picture that helped you
    understand that this is an example of that principle)

    This picture of Kylie (left) and Macy (right) was taken as


    they were jumping. It shows action within a still frame.
    Movement is shown in several ways in this picture. The
    girls feet are off the ground, their arms are extended,
    and their hair appears to be floating. All of this combines
    to move the eyes of the viewer and give the illusion of
    movement.

    3
    (Explain how
    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    the use of this principle helps make the piece of art
    successful or how it adds to the piece)

    The girls could have easily just stood there and smiled in
    front of this buffalo. Instead, their timed jump being
    captured mid-air creates movement and interest in the
    picture and a desire to know what's happening.

    3
    Principle of Art: RHYTHM

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This picture of the South Dakota country side is an example of Rhythm. The hills on
    either side of the picture seem to alternate one in front of the other. They also seem
    to be moving toward the center of the picture. This movement creates a pattern that
    moves the eye.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    Rhythm makes this picture successful because of the “flow” it adds. The calming
    shade of green mixed with the pattern of the hills overlapping and “moving” toward
    the center, make this a relaxing scene to look at and it naturally moves the eye.

    4
    Principle of Art: UNITY

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This picture of Mount Rushmore is an example of Unity because all the parts together
    equal the whole. If one or more faces were removed or damaged, this highly
    recognizable monument would appear “off” or “wrong.” Because all the faces are
    present in this picture, it looks complete, and neat.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    This picture is a successful example of Unity because it was taken in front of the
    monument, its centered, and it shows all 4 faces equally. If the photo only showed 3
    faces for example, it would appear incomplete and leave the viewer wondering about
    the missing piece.

    5
    Principle of Art: BALANCE

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This picture of wall hangings is an example of Balance because none of the 3 pieces
    (elements) overpower each other. The asymmetry of the hangings in this example is a
    form of “bad” Balance, in that its unique and makes it more interesting to look at.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    Asymmetry is used to make these three objects more interesting to look at. Their
    spacing also makes it easy to view. They are not so close or spaced out that the eye is
    drawn to one piece over another. It is balanced in a way that so that nothing is forced.

    6
    Principle of Art: VARIATION

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This picture showcases Variation through the differences found throughout. There are
    many different shapes (the sidewalk, the flowers, the leaves, the trees) and textures,
    and colors. This variation makes this picture exciting and moves the eyes around it.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    This picture is a successful demonstration of Variation because of the variety of things


    to look at. There isn’t one part of this picture that is the same as any other part. This
    makes it fun to look carefully over every part to see all the differences (shapes,
    textures, colors).

    7
    Principle of Art: CONTRAST

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This picture of a tree showcases Contrast by combining two related elements that are
    different. In this case, the colors black and white are combined to make each other
    brighter and stand out more.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    This example of Contrast is successful because it takes a picture of a lone tree and
    uses black and white to draw in the eye. This contrast of color makes the details of the
    tree stand out more.

    8
    Principle of Art: EMPHASIS

    (point to the specific


    What parts of this piece show me that it is an example of my principle?
    elements of the picture that helped you understand that this is an example of that
    principle)

    This is an example of Emphasis because the attention of the viewer is attracted to a


    focal point. In this case the flower is the dominating part of this picture. It is clear it’s
    the most important part, and the thing the viewer should be looking at.

    (Explain how the use of this


    How is the principle used in the piece of art to make it better?
    principle helps make the piece of art successful or how it adds to the piece)

    This is a successful example of Emphasis because the flower is the clear focal point.
    There are other elements in the background, but because of the way the flower is
    positioned, it is clear that the viewer should be looking at it. It naturally draws the
    eye (attention).

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