ELEMENTS OF ART IN FAMOUS ARTWORKS

Looking at how different artists use the elements of art: Line, Shape, Value, Texture, Space, and Color. The images in this video were obtained from Wikipedia and include the artists: Caillebotte, Klimt, Chagall, Van Gogh, and Audubon.

[@erichvongretzinger1997]

All the drawings are detailed,pretty, or all over the frickin place

[@renzo6490]

That sibilant S cuts right through my hearing!

[@ArtsyDork]

Ssssorry? Just kidding. I had to do speech therapy when I was younger for my S's. I guess it didn't work as well as I thought.

[@jaesmart95]

I love this!

[@afifaplayzrblx1372]

what are 3 textures in the first picture

[@alisonhazell5541]

Wouldn't the use of value give the effect of form?

[@ArtsyDork]

Good point! You are absolutely right. Value can create the illusion of form on a two dimensional surface. I like to keep form out of the loop somewhat when talking about 2D art though, because people have become very accustomed to using the word form when they actually mean shape. I like to draw a definitive line between the two for my beginning students. That said, we then talk about how to create the illusion of form using value and other techniques such as atmospheric perspective, linear perspective, positioning, size, clarity, etc.

[@MI-ws4my]

It's lacking analysis. Just stating the obvious. I can see those white lines in the Van Gogh painting, but I seek to understand why and what for? To draw the viewer to something? To create perspective, illusion, mood???

[@ArtsyDork]

Good point. Further analysis is always great, but this video is an introduction to the art elements, and aims more to help students be able to recognize how they are used in different artworks.