Proportion

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"The Fisherman" by Saul Steinberg

     In looking at the various principles of design, I think that proportion makes the greatest impact on the viewer. The proportion can be exact, such as in figurative sculptures or paintings and it makes the piece beautiful, or the proportion can be skewed and be just as stunning. For example, in this hand drawing by Saul Steinberg, the proportion of the fish is exaggerated greatly to create suspense, as the fisherman has no idea what he has on the end of his line. The over-sized 

 fish  is what makes this piece unique and interesting, though

unrealistic. 

"Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini" 

            Proportion is so important for an artist to consider. When working on a realistic piece, the subject size and scale must be exact and the other elements in the piece must be scaled to work with the scale of these subject(s). When proportion is accurate and scale is exact, the realism of the piece is stunning.

      Proportion is something one would think would be easy to portray, but even by the way the artist places certain elements can change the style and perception of the piece dramatically. There are so many ways to approach proportion and there is ultimately no wrong way of doing it. It is completely left up to the artist and how they would like the viewer to see the image, painting photograph, etc.

     Proportion is a principle of design that is included in every piece of artwork and changes the overall feel of the piece depending on how the artist portrays proportion.

Works Cited:

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http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/fish.gif

http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/marria.gif

Strking Emotions

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'Afghan Girl' by Steve McCurry

     

      One of the topics discussed in class that intrigued me was how powerful the eye can be. When we looked at the photograph by Steve McCurry, entitled “Afghan Girl,” I found the piece to be so stunning and beautiful that it was hard to break away. Looking at the photograph I felt almost startled. The boldness of the green eyes are what make the photograph both unique and memorable. It’s amazing to think that something so simple, something so natural can create such feeling in the viewer. Eyes so vibrant are scarce to come by and never forgotten when they are. 

Mixed media 'Sink or Swim'

     

     Art stimulates our senses. This topic was also of interest to me because it relates to our field of graphic design. The purpose of our jobs will be to create something that stimulates the viewer to either purchase a product, intrigue them to attend an event, etc. Stimulating the mind of a viewer is so important for an artist because it means they have done their job. The capabilities of art are ultimately endless.

Works Cited:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl

http://keck-contemporary-art.blogspot.ca/2008/04/sink-or-swim-new-original-abstract.html

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