Proportion/Scale
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Joanna Figueroa
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Proportion/Scale
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Proportion
Principle of Design
Def: Size relationship between various parts of a whole.
Think, Individual MEASUREMENTS that make up the object.
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Standard/Correct Proportion
When an object is in standard/correct proportion that means all the parts that make that object up are the correct size and fit properly and naturally.
Standard Proportions = normal/natural/accurate.
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Peeters, Still life with nuts and fruit, 1620.
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Exaggerated/Unnatural Proportions
Proportions are not natural.
This can be done intentionally by an artist in order to emphasize, make something stand out
Proportions can also be exaggerated as a stylistic choice.
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Multiple Select
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Proportion in Art
Can create depth, realism, disorientation and drama.
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Maria izquierdo, The Indifferent Child, 1947
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Multiple Choice
What is out of proportion in this sculpture?
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Scale- Part 1
Def.: the size relationship of one object in relation to another.
Think, overall SIZE of one thing in relationship to the overall size of another.
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Multiple Select
What is out of scale in this artwork?
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René Magritte, les valeurs personnelles (personal values), 1952
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Chuck Close, Mark, 1978-79
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Diem Chau, Mahjongg
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Multiple Choice
What is the scale of this artwork?
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Hierarchical Scale- Part 3
When an artist depicts objects in an unnatural scale to show importance or lack of importance.
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Michelangelo, Pieta
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Egyptian, Nebamun hunting, Late 18th Dynasty, around 1350 B
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Multiple Choice
This Ancient Egyptian Artist used hierarchical scale to show the importance of which figure?
Proportion/Scale
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