Accordion Book

For this assignment, we were to pick a postmodern principle and use principles of art and design while referencing to "Principles and Elements Panorama Abstract Art Book". On that sheet were materials listed for the project and the steps of creating it. 

Here's my Accordion Book!

 

 

And here's my materials and steps for creating this...

Principles and Elements Panorama Abstract Art Book

Materials:

·       Construction paper

·       Magazines

·       Glue

·       Scissors

·       Colored media (colored pencils, paints, etc.)

·       Tissue paper

·       Objects from nature

·       Scrap book paper

Choose two contrasting shapes. This will bring unity to the piece. Make three of these with the choice of cutting them out of magazines or free hand them on tissue paper. Unity is created because the same basic shape is repeated throughout the composition; Unity is often created by repetition of art elements.

By using the contrasting chosen shape, repeat it ten times using a different color. Vary the size and shape. Vary the proportions of the sides of the shapes. Make some variations as dramatic as possible. Create contrast. Variety and interest are attained by making variations of the basic shapes.

Arrange the shapes that to create a sense of movement and rhythm. A good idea to do so would be to stretch the movement along the entire book going horizontal. By doing so, will create balance.

Create emphasis by adding one to three shapes in a different color. Consider using a complementary color from the previous shapes.

Create emphasis and contrast by adding a new kind of shape in the same or different colors. Make them relate though. Add as many as you would like, just remember to maintain a sense of unity and overall style in your composition.

By mixing media, add lines that will enhance the sense of movement and emphasis in your piece. You have the choice to use colored pencils, paint, pastels, markers or crayons.

Enhance the composition by creating areas of pattern and texture through repetition of points, lines, or shapes.

Consider the entire composition. Does it have symmetrical or asymmetrical balance? Add whatever it needs to be a completed accordion book.

Add multiple sets of unity along the nature’s movement in a 3 dimensional form. This form should be a representation of something seen in nature.

Using another mix media, enhance the process of the 3 dimensional representation made previously.

Add elements from nature to the composition.  Repeat the element multiple times along the book.

Finally, add a different mix media around the book in a movement that makes you think of nature.

Finish book by making an “About the Author” page and a cover, which displays your knowledge of a wide vocabulary of visual art elements and principles as well as postmodern concepts.

As one can see, I used representation. I also used the elements of movement, contrast, pattern, variety, repetition, balance, texture and mix media.