Informative sites on the properties of art, lesson plans and fun activities.

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There are varied opinions as to what constitutes the Properties of Art. These links may show this.

Child Centered Education  Old Art Basics: Are they really basic? Compares the traditional basics (properties) of art with what is considered more appropriate for today's students.

Art Basics: Here you would find information concerning basic art knowledge, such as the elements and principals of design,  color theory, as well as large section of art terminologies.

A Journey Through Artline: An excellent site to view graphics which explain the elements and principles of art in detail.Well worth the time to visit.

The Alphabet of Art: This site gives explainations and samplings of the elements and principles of art.

Color

Color Matters: Extremely good site. Everything from how the color effects our mind and actions to resources and useful materials.

What Exactly is Color?: Very good explaination of Color with several graphics

COLORS OF THE MIND: Good presentation on color effects with a simple lesson plan included.

Study Art - Color: Extensive presentation on color with many links to the various facets of color. Terrific site!

 

Line

Study Art - Line: A definition and sampling of the uses for lines.

 

Shape

Study Art - Line: Definition and examples of the two types of shapes.

 

Texture

Study Art - Texture Definition and samples of texture in art.

 

Value

Study Art -Value: Presentation using the value scale and linking to techniques on demonstrating value.

 

Form

Study Art - Form: Definition and examples of basic forms.

 

Space

Study Art - Space: Description and samples of positive and negative space.

Balance/Composition

Study Art - Balance: Explaination and examples of three of the four basic types of balance.

 

Proportion

Study Art - Proportion: Definition of proportion and link to lesson plan on facial proportion.

 

Emphasis/Focal Point

Study Art - Contrast: Using art to explain contrast and how it is used to show emphasis.

Study Art - Emphasis: How this elements creates a center point of interest in a work of art.

 

Rhythm/Repetition/Pattern

Study Art - Pattern: Art is used to show how repetion is used to create patterns.

 

Movement

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Variety

Study Art - Variety: A brief explaination of how variety effects art.

 

Unity

Study Art - Unity: An explaination of how art ties together using the elements and principles of art.

 

Subjective

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Abstract

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Non Objective

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Art That Reveals Truth: Dharma Art  One approach to understanding what art is about.

Study Art - Abstract: Examples used to explain Abstract art

 

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Study Art - Acrylics: Brief history and the properties of acrylic paint.

How Do You Talk About Art? Questions to Use When Discussing Works of Art.

Glossary of Concepts and Terms: A few basic art terms.

Everyday Art - Color: Lesson plan and other activities to teach color to young students.

Create Art - Making forms: This lesson plan shows how to shade shapes to create the illusion of form.

Face Proportion: A simple lesson plan for drawing the face in proportion using a frontal view.

Music & Color: A lesson using music to help create art.

2 Point Perspective: An easy to follow lesson drawing in 2 point perspective.

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09/29/01