EXPANSION OF THE SQUARE

On Wednesday we discussed the five Art Elements and The Principles of Design (click above for details). Our project was one that explored the relationship of light and dark and more importantly Positive and Negative areas. Students began with a 5 in. square. The objective was to create a symmetrical design where the white areas mirror the black. The design was to consist of one large (dominant) shape, some medium sized shapes and a few small shapes.

Aidan

 Aidan's design exhibits a strong and visually interesting dominant shape flanked by spiral linear elements and minimal speech bubble-like shapes at the top and bottom.

Alex

Alex has created an insect-like design with a large, central, dominant diamond shape reminiscent of a mouth. The variously sized teeth shapes re-enforce this appearance. The medium sized shapes on the left and right are similar to insect arms and legs including a single claw. 

Jordan

 Jordan has created a design with many repeating triangles. Most interesting is how the angular edges imply a circle within the square.

Lexi

Lexi has very clearly used multiple sizes of shapes within her design. In addition, the shapes are illustrated as solids as well as outlined. Her design effectively employs Value, Shape and Line.