Scale- the size of an object in an artwork relative to another, or relating to a system of measurement

Scale & Proportion

Terms Scale- the size of an object in an artwork relative to another, or relating to a system of measurement Proportion- the relationship in size between a work s individual parts and the whole Principles- Rules applied to elements Elements- the basic vocabulary Monumental- Having massive or impressive scale Unity-the imposition of order and harmony Relief- Sculpture projecting from a flat surface Gothic-Western European architectural style 12th-16th century Surrealism- style from 1920s that were inspired by dreams and subconscious Format- the shape of the area an artist uses for making a 2-D work Classical period- period of greek art 480-323bce Cast- a sculpture or artwork made by pouring a liquid in a form, molten metal, ceramic slip, etc. Golden Section- a ratio of a line into two parts so that a + b is to a as a is to b. The result is 1 : 1.618. Negative- a reversed image, in which light areas are dark and dark areas are light.

SCALE The Scale of a work of art communicates ideas. A small work communicates something very different from a large one. Clause Oldenberg https://youtu.be/hx38g_iwdls https://youtu.be/eb91fltprsi

Hierarchical SCALE Artists can use size of elements to indicate relative importance of figures or objects in a composition, usually bigger means more important, smaller less important.

Hierarchical SCALE Artists can use size of elements to indicate relative importance of figures or objects in a composition, usually bigger means more important, smaller less important. Standard of UR 2600bce

Distorted Scale An artist may deliberately distort scale to create a supernatural effect. Surrealists did this to tap into dreams and ideas surrounding the subconscious.

Proportion The relationships between the sizes of different parts of a work make up its proportions. BY controlling these size relationships an artist can enhance the expressive and descriptive characteristics of a work

Format Format- an area on which to make a drawing painting print or design. The format can be a dimension 24 x 36 or a ratio 1:1 (square format)

Human Proportion In ancient egypt, a palm of the hand was a unit of measurement. Six palm widths equaled a unit of measurement called a cubit. The average man was estimated at 4 cubits -24 palms high. The proportion was 24:1 The greek sculptors and architects manipulated scale of representation of figures and architectural components. To perfect the proportion of these figures, they were seeking a perfection of proportion that would be embodied in the perfection of their gods. Doryphoros" by Polykleitos Left Apoxyomenos by Lysippos Right.

Golden Section/Proportional Ratios The greeks interest in the use of mathematical formulas to determine proportions has fascinated artists since. One of the best known formulas has been known since the Renaissance as the Golden Section, a ratio of 1:1.618 which applies to many natural objects. https://youtu.be/9cis3su4lk0

ACTIVE LEARNING THe Ancient Greeks discovered that the proportional ratio called the Golden Section applies many physical phenomena. To get a feel for what that ratio looks like, draw a rectangle 5 x 8 3/32 in your sketchbook. Partition off a 5 x5 square at one end, you will see that you have created a smaller rectangle with the proportions of the Golden section at one end. Are there objects you used daily that feature similar proportions? If so list a few objects that you use or see that uses these proportions.