Space and volume

Space and volume

1. Proximity and distance between flat forms

   • Different sizes
     • create space or a sense of depth
       • we put the bigger figures in the bottom part of the picture
   • Superimposition or overlapping
     • the ones on top are positioned in front and closer to the viewer

2. Transparency

   • the figures behind are seen in a veiled way through the ones in front

3. Contrast

   • In colours
     • We see forms represented in vivid and contrasting colours as being closer, and we see forms in fainter colours as being further away.

4. Chiaroscuro

   • the use of the chiaroscuro is a shading technique for defining the figures
     • This contrast allows observers to perceive relief in a drawing.
       • Light sources
         • artificial
         • natural
         • reflect
         • direct
       • Shadows
         • form
         • cast
         • tone
           • value
             • middle tone
             • shadow
             • highlight
             • reflection

5. Drawing techniques

   • pencils
   • charcoals
     • is a small bar of vegetable coal

6. Colour and painting techniques

   • Coloured pencils
     • Coloured pencils are similar to graphite ones but they contain coloured leads.
   • Pastels and wax crayons
     • dried paints glued together with a similar liquid as charcoal

7. Engraving

   • a stamp obtained from printing a mould
   • Screen printing
   • Relief printing
   • Hole printing
   • Planographic printing

8. Collage

   • Different pieces of material glued onto a surface
   • Materials
     • Paper and cardboard
     • Pieces of wood
     • Fabrics
     • Metals

9. Creative process

   • Preparation
   • Conversion of information into ideas
   • Evaluation.
   • Production.
   • Sketches and rough sketches
     • Express an idea through sketches
     • Use of essential strokes that express the entire piece

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