Looking at Art ~~ Quilt in Perspectives

Patterns and Proportions

Patterns

Another principle of art is pattern.  Pattern is the repeat of design.  Artists create pattern in an art by repeating the elements of art such as shape, color and line.

 

In "Joyful Dance I" by Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja, you see the repeat patterns on the women clothing's

Proportion

Proportion in art is how things relate to each other in art.  Artist use proportion to show for example things in the foreground and background.  Proportion describes the location, and size of an object compared to another.


Forms, Line & Shape Color & Value Space & Texture
Rhythm, Unity & Variety Contrast & Balance Faith Ringgold
Elements of Art Principles of Art State Standards

Try your hand at drawing face proportions.

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