symbolic identity power point

Write down the #s 1-8 and list the emotions that you think of when you look at these images.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

In your sketchbook:Draw 5 boxesNext to each box, write the following words:1. Calm2. Strong3. Explosive4. Fragile5. Silly

Now fill in each box with LINES that expresses the word listed

Symbolic Identity

Identity• What is it?• What are some types of it?• What symbols can depict it?• What are some things that identify

you as a person?

ArtistsVictor Ekpuk Keith Haring

All Fingers Are Not Equal – 200844X50

Keith Haring“Haring was able to push his own youthful impulses toward a singular kind of graphic expression based on

the primacy of the line.”

Victor Ekpuk“When lines alone are what I have to use, the quality and integrity of

the lines, as well as design, become paramount to the composition.”

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Element of Design:

• LINE – the path of a moving point – The basic element of all design– Has unlimited forms

DESCRIPTIVE | IMPLIED | EXPRESSIVE

Descriptive Lines• help us understand what we are seeing.

OUTLINES – most basic kind of descriptive line, surrounds a shape

CONTOUR LINES – define the outer edges of shapes but vary in thickness and darkness, define the edges of shapes within a form and give a greater sense of depth to the object

CROSSHATCHING – hatching lines that cross to make a more solid shadow

Implied Lines

• Lines that suggest an edge rather than clearly defining one

Expressive Lines

• Lines that send us messages about what the artist wants his or her work to make us feel

ABSTRACT – used to express rather than describe

Physical Properties

• Direction: vertical, horizontal, diagonal

• Type: curved, angular, straight (which could include parallel or converging lines)

• Measure: the length and width of a line

• Character: differs depending on the medium used to make the line (a line made with a brush is different than a pencil or pen)

Emotional Qualities

• Vertical: formal and suggest poise, balance and support

• Horizontal: quiet and calm, used to represent horizons• Spiral: suggest infinity• Curved: suggest restfulness and are graceful• Angular/zig-zag: restless, suggesting excitement or

confusion• Diagonal: produce tension and suggest movement

and action | Contrast and dominate attention because not parallel with edge of picture

• Parallel: suggest speed | can emphasize textural or pattern aspect

PROJECT• Create a drawing based on the aspects of LINE and the use of

line to create symbols• Focus on your IDENTITY• Include 10 variations of line• Include your name or favorite quote • Recreate on 18X24 paper in pencil (once complete design will

go over with Sharpie)