Post #5

For each of the 5 elements of design (shape, line, texture, space, value), find an example that utilizes each element within the design (Google search for poster design, advertisement, etc.). You should have 5 DIFFERENT sample designs.  For each, evaluate the design in 4 to 5 sentences.  Label each with the appropriate element.  Then, discuss how that particular element is used and how it enhances the design.

Shape

In this piece of artwork, each figure is made out of different shapes to become into one. You can easily tell that there are 2 figures in this artwork even with all the little pieces that make up each figure. The bigger shapes bring more attention than the smaller shapes. They are easier to notice and build more smaller shapes on top of it.

Line

This artwork's main focus are lines. Areas that have less space in between lines simulate the darker areas of the photo. Darker areas of the picture are easier to notice than areas with lines with more space in between. While adding curves, more dimension is added into the artwork.

Texture

Texture is another important factor, because it gives off a "vibe" or a "feeling" to a picture. It can also emphasize a certain "theme" that an artwork is going for. The details of the texture can help you imagine the texture's touch. This picture gives us a feeling that this surface feels like a bunch of ropes.

Space

Space helps the viewer guide their eyes to the most important(s) part of the picture. It is the part that outshines every other part of the picture. This piece of art work shows that there are two different colors in the background, which is black and white. In the white section, the black pattern represents birds, making the white section representing the sky. The bird pattern soon transitions into a black background, which translates to water to compliment the white spaces which are fish.

Value

Value gives a picture dimension. It can help the viewers imagine the width, length, and height of a certain graphic on the photo.  It also gives illusions on how far something looks, to compliment reality. This picture shows off the curves and size of the sphere.