“Every Child is an Artist” Picasso Quote

Grades 1-3 Reviewed the Art Elements.Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Value. Each student demonstrated an example of each art element next to the word on a worksheet.

Grades 4-8 Reviewed the Principles of Design.

• Balance occurs when all the design elements are equally distributed through the design. There are essentially two types of balance: symmetrical and asymmetrical.
• Contrast stresses the visual differences in size, shape, and color between the elements to enhance the perception of a message intended. Contrast also draws and directs the viewer’s attention to specific areas.
• Emphasis indicates the most important element because it attracts the viewer’s attention first.
• Rhythm is a pattern created by repeating elements. Rhythm also denotes the sequence to the viewing order.
• Scale can attract in different ways. It can be use to draw attention to the unexpected or exaggerated. Overall size, monumental pieces are impact full while miniature has a sense of intimacy. Scale, alone, can change the meaning.
• Unity is achieved when all the design elements relate to one another and project a sense of completeness. Artist and designers use the Gestalt Theory, the psychological process of perception, to create unity (also called harmony).

Students collaborated in groups to present one of each principle.

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