Charcoal Series Figure1-23x30- List and explain how the artist used principles of design. Choose from: Balance, Emphasis, Variety, Harmony/Unity, Pattern, Rhythm, and/or Movement. -This piece displays a lot more elements of art than it does principles, but it does show movement and, to an extent, unity. It is an amazing piece because of its simplistic grounds and realistic face. Unity is shown through the fusion of the negative space in the background into tones for the face in the foreground, and also through the face coming forth from the simple charcoal rubbings and the way the charcoal then subtly goes off of the page. Movement is given by the direction of the charcoal smears and by the line in which the eyes are looking. The eyes of the piece draw the eye down towards the rest of the face and the negative space below, brought back up by the horizontal moving charcoal lines.
- What do you think the artist is trying to say with this piece? -Based on the title, I do not think this piece had a true purpose, but perhaps the goal of it is to reflect an emotion into the audience. Maybe he was trying to say that simple thing can be intricate, and that beauty may come easily if worked properly, all the while serving the purpose to emote a sense of despair.
- What is working in this piece? -The facial proportions and overall technical skill is amazing. He did not overwork the piece, nor did he leave it too bare.
- What needs to be improved on? -The overall composition could use a little work to add interest. Also a little nuance that bothers me is that the smears at the bottom are not completely straight and the one on the right causes a diagonal line on the cheek to the right which takes away from the piece's overall realistic qualities.
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