For my Journal I decided to visit Camden in North London to take photographs.
Friday, 22 June 2012
Location Visual Arts Research
Camden
For my Journal I decided to visit Camden in North London to take photographs.
For my Journal I decided to visit Camden in North London to take photographs.
Magic Rites and Rituals
During my project I decided to experiment with lino printing on fabric and I did this repeatedly to create a bold black and white pattern similar to the ones of the retro 60's.
I also took a series of photographs and edited my own work into them. I first created some lino prints and then scanned them into the computer so I could incorporate it into my own photographs.
Magic Rites and Rituals
Magic Rites and Rituals
For my Magic Rites and Rituals project I chose to base my project on the illusion of patterns and 60's Fashion.
Illusions
This moving eye optical illusion was titled the ' Fantastic image' and was created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka.
' Optical illusions (sometimes called also visual illusions) are images perceived in a manner that differs from objective reality. What the human eye sees is interpreted by the brain in a way that contradicts physical measurement of the source image.'
Retro 60's
The main colours to use in our project was black and white so I decided to choose the theme of Retro 60's for my project because monochrome patterns in fashion were very popular back then.
For my Magic Rites and Rituals project I chose to base my project on the illusion of patterns and 60's Fashion.
Illusions
This moving eye optical illusion was titled the ' Fantastic image' and was created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka.
The colours, shape and pattern create some sort of movement when the eye focuses on it.
' Optical illusions (sometimes called also visual illusions) are images perceived in a manner that differs from objective reality. What the human eye sees is interpreted by the brain in a way that contradicts physical measurement of the source image.'
The optical illusion painting above was made by ' Octavo Ocampo ' and was titles ' Forever always '. The painting depicts the profiles of an old couple, who are remembering the times when they were young and full of life. I find it fascinating how he was able to create the details of the face using another image making you see two things at once and makes a person decide on what to focus on.
Retro 60's
The main colours to use in our project was black and white so I decided to choose the theme of Retro 60's for my project because monochrome patterns in fashion were very popular back then.
Twiggy was a very popular British model back in the 60's
Above is an example of a black and white patterned garment.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Maps ( Lines in Life )
Maps
The map of the Brain
Historical Maps
The Psalter Map is famously known as the map of the world that puts religion belief as geographical fact. The Psalter map is one of the best surviving examples of a Mappa Mundi. It is an illustrated map of the world barely 10 cm across and drawn on animal skin bound into a book of prayers. The earth is drawn as a round disc split into three land masses of Asia , Europe and Africa. East is placed at the top of the map which is the religious convention. The map is a blend of biblical belief and medieval myth.
We define much of our understanding about the world around us with line and points. The lines and points let us define and measure complex forms. A map represents a portion of the earth's surface. Since an accurate map represents the land, each map has a "scale" which indicates the relationship between a certain distance on the map and the distance on the ground.
London Underground
Maps Help us to get around, especially here in London. Everyday thousands of people commute by train and some that are going on a new route depend on underground maps to reach their destinations.
The London underground map, provides a key and is colour coordinated to help distinguish different train lines from each other. From my experience maps like these are very helpful when travelling.
The map of the Brain
One example of a Map is the map of the brain. It is used for scientific and psychological reasons. It is believed that different parts of the brain help us to express certain emotions and help us to function and think.
Lines of the Body
When thinking about lines the Human Anatomy came to mind.
The veins in our bodies to carry the oxygen of the air from the lungs, to the working cells in all regions of the body. The important fact that blood circulates through the body was discovered by William Harvey in 1628.
The unique organisation of lines on every human beings finger tips is very fascinating and also relates to the subject of lines.
Leonardo Da Vinci researched on facial anatomy and discovered the importance of proportion using lines to measure the length and width of the face and human body.
Historical Maps
The Psalter Map is famously known as the map of the world that puts religion belief as geographical fact. The Psalter map is one of the best surviving examples of a Mappa Mundi. It is an illustrated map of the world barely 10 cm across and drawn on animal skin bound into a book of prayers. The earth is drawn as a round disc split into three land masses of Asia , Europe and Africa. East is placed at the top of the map which is the religious convention. The map is a blend of biblical belief and medieval myth.
We define much of our understanding about the world around us with line and points. The lines and points let us define and measure complex forms. A map represents a portion of the earth's surface. Since an accurate map represents the land, each map has a "scale" which indicates the relationship between a certain distance on the map and the distance on the ground.
London Underground
Maps Help us to get around, especially here in London. Everyday thousands of people commute by train and some that are going on a new route depend on underground maps to reach their destinations.
The London underground map, provides a key and is colour coordinated to help distinguish different train lines from each other. From my experience maps like these are very helpful when travelling.
Lines
Lines
Lines in Art
Kay Nielsen
Kay Rasmus Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the "golden age of illustration" He illustrated “Arabian Nights” & “East of the Sun West of the Moon” among others. As well he did backdrop work for the Royal Danish Theater. Later in his career his work was used in several scenes of Walt Disney’s “Fantasia”.
Below is on of his illustration displaying a group of women in the woods. This picture stood out to me and reminded me of the subject of lines because of the numerous distinctive trees in the backdrop of the picture.
Arthur Rackham
Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. Many of illustrations were drawn with distinctive black lines and this is what attracted me to his art work.
Rackham invented his own unique technique which resembled photographic reproduction; he would first sketch an outline of his drawing, then lightly block in shapes and details. Afterwards he would add lines in pen and India ink, removing the pencil traces after it had dried. With colour pictures, he would then apply multiple washes of colour until transparent tints were created. He would also go on to expand the use of silhouette cuts in illustration work.
Thomas Bewick
Thomas Bewick (12 August 1753 – 8 November 1828) was an English wood engraver and ornithologist.
Lines in Nature
I used Google's search engine to find images relating to lines and nature and found these.
Lines in Art
Kay Nielsen
Kay Rasmus Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the "golden age of illustration" He illustrated “Arabian Nights” & “East of the Sun West of the Moon” among others. As well he did backdrop work for the Royal Danish Theater. Later in his career his work was used in several scenes of Walt Disney’s “Fantasia”.
Below is on of his illustration displaying a group of women in the woods. This picture stood out to me and reminded me of the subject of lines because of the numerous distinctive trees in the backdrop of the picture.
Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. Many of illustrations were drawn with distinctive black lines and this is what attracted me to his art work.
Rackham invented his own unique technique which resembled photographic reproduction; he would first sketch an outline of his drawing, then lightly block in shapes and details. Afterwards he would add lines in pen and India ink, removing the pencil traces after it had dried. With colour pictures, he would then apply multiple washes of colour until transparent tints were created. He would also go on to expand the use of silhouette cuts in illustration work.
Thomas Bewick
Thomas Bewick (12 August 1753 – 8 November 1828) was an English wood engraver and ornithologist.
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Both copperplate engraving and etching were a few of his methods of fine printmaking. In intaglio printmaking, lines are engraved with metal gravers or etched into a copper plate with the use of acid. The plate is then inked and wiped clean, leaving ink in the incised lines. The plate is printed with great pressure, usually through a set of rollers, so that the dampened paper will absorb all the ink from the lines in the plate.
In relation to engraving lines and printing. Chinese block printing comes to mind, where lines and shapes were also used for the formation of an image.
The Great Wave, by Hokusai
Hokusai's most famous picture and easily Japan's most famous image is a seascape with Mt. Fuji. The waves form a frame through which we see Mt. Fuji in the distance. Hokusai loved to depict water in motion: the foam of the wave is breaking into claws which grasp for the fishermen. The large wave forms a massive yin to the yang of empty space under it. The impending crash of the wave brings tension into the painting.
Lines in Nature
I used Google's search engine to find images relating to lines and nature and found these.
The lines of the tree branches.
The lines of a spider web.
The black and white lines of a Zebra.
Circles
Circles
Circles in Art
The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci was famously known to fuse art and natural philosophy in his works.
Life Drawing Circles
In class an observation lesson was prepared and various round and cylindrical objects were placed in the center of the room for us to draw. It was the first observational lesson I've had in a long time and it was nice experiencing it again. We were advised to make little windows made out of card to look through and pick a part of the gathered objects to draw to give us a more compact view and to know exactly where we were drawing. I found drawing the cylindrical shapes very interesting and I was taught how to shade in a particular way to turn a 2D image into 3D.
Circles in Architecture
Circles in life
Circles in Art
The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci was famously known to fuse art and natural philosophy in his works.
His drawing above was made in 1847 and was titled the ' Vivruvain Man '. It was also accompanied by notes based on the work of the architect Vitruvius. The drawing which is in pen and ink on paper depicts a male figure in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart and simultaneously inscribed in a circle and square.The drawing is based on the correlations of ideal human proportions. Leonardo's drawing is traditionally names in the honor of architect.
Life Drawing Circles
In class an observation lesson was prepared and various round and cylindrical objects were placed in the center of the room for us to draw. It was the first observational lesson I've had in a long time and it was nice experiencing it again. We were advised to make little windows made out of card to look through and pick a part of the gathered objects to draw to give us a more compact view and to know exactly where we were drawing. I found drawing the cylindrical shapes very interesting and I was taught how to shade in a particular way to turn a 2D image into 3D.
Circles in Architecture
In the Shenyang county of China the most distinguished architectural work is the ' Fangyuan Building ' The name literally means ' square circle building ' The building is shaped like a large coin, with a square hole in the middle. Also, supposedly if you look at the building straight-on, it looks like a curled up dragon. The building is home to Shanghai Bank, but it’s most useful as a landmark. Most foreigners know it as “The Circle Building,” or “The Coin Building.”
Circles in life
Above is an image of a bubble simply made out of water and soap, when blown out of a hoop a bubble naturally forms in the form of a round ball.
When thinking of circles the ' Circle of Life ' came to mind. I find it fascinating how a humans life goes through particular stages from beginning to end.
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