Course Overview

It creates a sense of chaos and complexity.

It suggests balance and harmony.

It focuses attention on the imperfections in the art piece.

It leads to a feeling of movement and dynamism within the work.

Variety introducing completely unrelated images within the sequence

Proportion keeping figures exactly the same size regardless of chronological context

Rhythm incorporating recurring motifs that change slightly with each repetition

Unity emphasizing consistent visual style throughout all panels for coherence

Both involve painting on wet plaster so that pigments bond with the wall surface creating long-lasting images.

Frescoes by Italian masters were painted individually whereas Mexican murals were always produced by artist collectives.

Italian frescoes focus exclusively on religious themes while Mexican murals depict daily life without religious references.

The tools used by Renaissance artists were rudimentary compared to advanced tools employed by Mexican muralists.

Weaving conductive fibers into textiles for interactive installations.

Dyeing fabrics using natural plant-based pigments through immersion techniques.

Spinning wool fibers into yarn on a drop spindle or spinning wheel.

Creating felted sculptures by matting fibers together through agitation and pressure.

By showcasing the strength and permanence found in natural elements.

By emphasizing the durability and longevity of cultural traditions.

By highlighting the transient nature of life through materials that deteriorate over time.

By demonstrating the unchanging qualities of synthetic materials.

It emphasizes uniformity and cohesiveness in the design.

It leads to a sense of formality and stability.

It creates dynamic tension and visual interest.

It reduces the complexity and makes the composition easier to understand.

By emphasizing three-dimensional photorealistic textures.

By using rapid brushstrokes and clashing colors.

By using flowing lines and flat areas of color.

By incorporating high-contrast, bold geometric patterns.

Employing an inconsistent scale to reflect natural variation in subject matter.

Scaling down all elements uniformly to fit within a designated space.

Exaggerating the size of a figure representing authority to show dominance.

Using balanced proportions to create a sense of harmony and stability.

Line, using only horizontal lines to evoke feelings of calmness and order within various cultures.

Texture, by consistently using smooth surfaces throughout the work without variation.

Color, by pairing vivid hues with muted tones to highlight differences and unity between cultures.

Shape, focusing solely on geometric forms as symbols for technological advancement across societies.

It could signify rejection of modernity in favor of traditional communication means.

It might point toward a universal preference for solitary engagement with art rather than communal experiences.

It can indicate the pervasive role of technology in facilitating or dictating contemporary human interactions.

It may reflect on historic artistic methods devoid of technological influence.