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Gestalt Principles Pictures

Similarity 1

Similarity 2

Continuation 1

Continuation 2

Closure 1

Closure 2

Proximity 1

Proximity 2

Figure/Ground 1

Figure/Ground 2

=**Texture Pictures**=

Cactus Type Plant 1. Prickly 2. Gritty Shapes 3. Tickling Points

Twine Ball Decoration 1. Rigid 2. Dehydrated Ruggedness 3. Grungy Splinters

Synthetic Autumn Leaf 1. Ballooned Bubbles 2.Jumbled Spots 3.Plump Softness

Winter Wool Sock 1. Warm Fluffiness 2. Shaggy-like lines 3. Puffed Out Patterns

Shoe Texture 1. Smooth as Glass 2. Slippery Tiles 3. Piercing Sharp Shapes

=**3D Paper Builds Picture**=

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=**Museum Visit Project**=


 * Gestalt Principles**

This work by Gerhard Richter is a good example of the Gestalt Principles because it shows a variety of them in the painting. Similarity is seen through the similar shapes. Most of the shapes are squares and aligned in such a way that they look repetitive. Continuity is also displayed in this piece. The horizontal lines in the the darker shade that are suppose to be the shadows of the window pangs break up as the line crosses through. In this painting, there is also some figure and ground. The white part of the painting is the figure and the darker areas, the shaded lines, are perceived to be the ground. The white window pangs in this situation serve as the silhouette.


 * Color Scheme**

These works by Ragnar Kjartansson represent monochromatic color schemes.This is a good example of a monochromatic scheme because the paintings clearly show the aspects of the color scheme. In the paintings, a figure is casually lounging around. The artist has chosen one main color for each of the paintings and then he has done some tints and shades of that color. Because he has chosen a monochromatic scheme, there is not much contrast presented in his works. In the first painting, Ragnar has chosen red as his main color, then uses the tint, pink, as a highlight for certain areas. Finally he goes on to use deeper shades of that red to add a bit of variety. The paintings overall show balance and they are calming to look at.


 * 3D Elements of Design**

This work by Tony Cragg is a good example of the 3d elements of design. The work can be viewed from various viewpoints and looks like something that belonged on a desk, only made bigger than a human's perspective. The work exemplifies the concept of “In the round”.The piece has a very high relief. You can easily make out the shapes and the shapes are very prominent. The piece is constructed out of different forms. There is a lot of positive space but some negative space is seen between the figures. Light reflects off the round bits on the form and in this sculpture, we can also see the shadows created by the light in the crevasses of the mounted figures. The texture is also a bit rough and along with this, the color of the material gives the piece a weathered look, making it look like a timeless piece.