Ms.

Simons Lecture Guided Notes

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _____________

1. What do you think the artist is

trying to say in this artwork? Explain
your answer.

The Starry Night

By Vincent van Gogh, 1889

2. We will analyze artwork by using and identifying the

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3. Principles of Design are the ___________ ________________ used to
________________ or arrange the structural elements of design. They are the
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4. These are the Principles of Design that we will use. Define each principle
in your own words.
Balance
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Symmetrical Balance
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Asymmetrical Balance
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Radial Balance
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Emphasis
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Movement
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Pattern
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Repetition
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Proportion
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Rhythm
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Variety
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Unity
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Use this artwork

The Scream
By Edvard Munch, 1893
To answer the below questions
number 5, 6, and 7.

5. Write a paragraph explaining what you see, think, and wonder about The
Scream.
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6. Do you think the artist used principles of design? Explain your answer.
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7. List at least 4 principles of design that the artist has used in the artwork
The Scream.
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2. ____________________

3. ______________________

4. ____________________

8. Which Principle of Design do you

think is the most important? (Circle
One)
Balance
Movement

Emphasis
Pattern

9. Draw a quick sketch of the

principle of design you think is most
important.

Repetition
Rhythm
Unity

Proportion
Variety

Explain your answer:

10. What if the artist didnt use the

principles of design in the artwork,
in writing explain how do you think
the artwork would look like and do
you think it is necessary to use the
principles of design? Explain your
answer.

Liberty Leading the

People
By Eugene Delacroix, 1830

11. Which one of these artworks represents Asymmetrical Balance?

Circle one: A

Explain your answer.

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12. What are the implied or
suggested meanings in this artwork?
Explain your answer.

Washington Crossing The

Delaware
By Emanuel Leutce, 1851

View Video: Principles of Design https://youtu.be/0gBtNuMVoxI

13. In one paragraph write a reflection on the YouTube Video Principles of
Design.
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14. Use the Venn Diagram below to compare and contrast these two
artworks. Identify at least similarities and 3 differences.