DOT

Hi everybody!
Today we are going to learn about the simplest element of Art: DOT.

DOT

Kandinsky, an important abstract painter  stated that the dot is born the moment a drawing tool hits the paper.
It means that is a very easy thing to do, so simple, a dot...

In the following slide show you have the definition and importan theory related to dots.

0.dots new version from Miriam Gonzalez Gil

So, dots can connect and in this way, guide your look.

If they are place together, they can create forms.

In high density, dots can create a feeling of shade.

ACTIVITY 1 - DOTS

We are going to practice with expression and composition with dots using the activity of the next video made by Fidel Rodríguez del Moral.
Watch this video and follow the instructions.

You need a sheet of paper, it is better if it is a little bit thick and felt-tip pens or markers.

DEADLINE (Fecha de entrega) - April 30th



DOT IN ART

Dot is all and nothing, beginning and end, birth, principle, origin, center, starting point and ending point. -Lewandowsky.

Dot has been presented in the Art History since the beginning, from the paintings on the walls of the caves to contemporary painting and design.
In the next slide show you can see several examples of the using of dots through different ages and art movements. Enjoy the journey!

Dots in art from Miriam Gonzalez Gil

Here you can learn more about POINTILLISM.

Pointillism Painting Project from ljohnson60

Another interesting artist that use dots.

Charis Tsevis from Miriam Gonzalez Gil

ACTIVITY 2 -  BOOMERANG DESIGN

In this activity you have to design a aboriginal art style boomerang.
In order to learnmore about this ancient art you can see the next slideshow.
Inside you are going to see the meaning of different symbols used in aboriginal designs.

ABORIGINAL ART from Rosa Fernández

Here you have the design, it is not necessary to print it, you can draw the boomerang in a sheet of paper, but you have to draw it big because that way it is easier to draw the different elements.
Of course you have to use dots to make your design.
DEADLINE (Fecha de entrega) - May 6th





If you have any question, whatever: vocabulary, meaning... anything you know how to contact.


¡¡¡AVISO!!! No vale saltarse las presentaciones y pasar directamente a las actividades porque el 30 de Abril os voy a mandar un cuestionario para saber si habéis comprendido los conceptos relacionados con el punto y si distinguís a los artistas vistos en la presentación que trabajan con este elemento visual. No es un examen es una actividad de comprensión.

Otra cosa que me ayudaría es que me comentarais qué os parece la entrada del blog, las presentaciones, las actividades, si os gustan o no , si os parecen fáciles o difíciles y así poder ir mejorando para el siguiente tema que será la línea.
Ya sabéis me lo decís a través de yedra, el correo o los comentarios.
Muchas gracias a todos.
Un abrazo

Miriam


SOME HELP IN SPANISH
In case you do not understand the previous slideshows,  here you have some information about dots in  Spanish  with this great slideshow made by Lucía Álvarez.

El punto _ 1 eso from Lucía Alvarez

CUESTIONARIO SOBRE EL PUNTO

Elements of Art

ATTENTION! Do not worry, this post is only an introduction to the next issues and projects. 😉 
For the moment you only have to read it and watch the videos in order to start to know the elements of art.🎨

¡Atención! No te preocupes, esta entrada es sólo una introducción para los siguientes temas y proyectos. De momento, sólo tienes que leerla y ver los vídeos para empezar a conocer los elementos del arte. 

In this unusual term we are going to work with the elements of Art. We cannot create art without using at least one or two of these elements.

The elements of art we are going to study are: dot, line, shape, texture and colour. 
We also have value, form and space, but these are for following courses.

You can watch and learn more about them in these videos

The Elements of Art - Video

How to look at Art - The elements of Art - Video

You can understand them better if you use the subtitles. (First button at the right).

If you need more help here you have another video in Spanish.

Elementos básicos de expresión en el arte.

On Thursday come back to this blog because we are going to start working  with the first element of art : DOT.


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Quick, draw

This is a game built with machine learning. You draw, and a neural network tries to guess what you’re drawing. Of course, it doesn’t always work. But the more you play with it, the more it will learn.

They have trained it on a few hundred concepts, and they hope to add more over time. They made this as an example of how you can use machine learning in fun ways.

I hope you enjoy playing with it