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attributes which make up a single artwork. To break that broad definition down, artists like to talk about composition in two separate categories: elements of composition and principles of design. These two categories help artists better survey art by simplifying the meaning of composition in art....
He [the poet] approaches lucid ground warily, like a mariner who is determined not to scrape his bottom on anything solid. A poet’s pleasure is to withhold a little of his meaning, to intensify by mystification —E. B. White Like science, poetry must fix its thought in thing and symbo...
In the context of design, the term “form” refers to more than just an object’s outline or shape. It encompasses all three dimensions—height, width, and depth—to create a tangible and substantial presence. This adds depth and meaning to visual compositions, turning them into fully realize...
Texture in art refers to the surface quality of a work, whether it is smooth, rough, soft, or hard. Artists can create actual texture through materials like thick paint or by manipulating the medium. They can also create visual texture, which gives the illusion of texture but is smooth to...
All shapes are two-dimensional, meaning that they have only length and width. Form, another element of art, differs from shape in that forms have length, width, and height. Types of Shapes All shapes will fall into one of two categories. Shapes are either geometric or organic. Geometric (...
Origins, meaning Calls to Elements are inherent toGiraunism, which revolved around Giraun, the god of creation, nature, and fate. By celebrating nature, Gérouns pray for Giraun to be clement and keep elements harnessed. They pray for good harvests, warm winters, and good hunts.The roots...
“the land of the long white cloud”— a reference to a special cloud formation that is said to have guided Polynesian seafarers here a long time ago. This island group in the Pacific Ocean features a breathtaking natural environment that has a spiritual meaning for the Maōri and also ...
Semiotic Elements in Yoruba Art and RitualWESTERN NigeriaSEMIOTICSSIGNS & symbolsYORUBA artMEANING (Psychology)LINGUISTIC analysisLANGUAGE & languagesdoi:10.1515/semi.1979.28.3-4.333OJOJ.R.O.Walter de Gruyter, Berlin / New YorkSemiotica
Artworks that are dominated by tints are called high key works and artworks that consist of dark values are called low key work. Strong contrast in a value is called chiaroscuro which gives a work drama or excitement. Intensity refers to how bright or dull a colour is and simultaneous ...