Gestalt Theories Pre-Quiz 54
Gestalt: German word meaning unified whole Gestalt Theory: A psychological theory of visual perception developed by German psychologists in the 1920s. These theories attempt to describe how people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied. 54
Continuation: Continuation occurs when the eye is compelled to move through one object and continue to another object. This theory helps to explain the possibility of the Art Principle Movement. 55
Summarize this definition in your sketchbook Closure: Closure occurs when an object is incomplete or a space is not completely enclosed. If enough of the shape is indicated, people percieve the whole by filling in the missing information. 56
How does the theory of Closure help us to understand this image? 57
How does the theory of Closure help us to understand this image? 58
Pablo PicassoReception 1881-1973 Spanish Painter Cubism: a style of art that depicts multiple views of a subject at the same time.
Similarity: Occurs when objects look similar to one another, people often perceive them as a group. Purposefully creating something that is dissimilar will create a focal point, because it is an anomally. 59
Proximity: Occurs when elements are placed close together, they tend to be perceived as a group. The squares to the right appear as a single shape, or nine separate shapes depending on their proximity to each other. 60
How would you create an Anomaly in this image? 61
How does the theory of Proximity help us to understand this image? 62
Georges SeuratDetail from Circus Sideshow 1859-1891 French Painter The creator of Pointillism. Pointillism: a technique of painting which uses tiny dots of various pure colors, which become blended in the viewer's eye. It was developed by Seurat with the aim of producing a greater degree of luminosity and brilliance of color
How does the theory of Proximity help us to understand this image? 63
Giuseppe ArcimboldoPortrait of Rudolph II 1859-1891 French Painter The creator of Pointillism. Pointillism: a technique of painting which uses tiny dots of various pure colors, which become blended in the viewer's eye. It was developed by Seurat with the aim of producing a greater degree of luminosity and brilliance of color
Figure and Ground: Occurs when the eye differentiates an object from its surrounding area. This could also be considered Positive and Negative Space: the eye differentiates an object (Positive Space) from its surrounding area (Negative Space). 64
How is the artist using the theory of Figure/Ground in order to make their artwork more interesting? 65
How does the theory of Figure/Ground relate to this image? 66
Kara WalkerExcavated from the Black Heart of a Negress 1969-Present American Artist Most known for her large black paper silhouettes, Walker s work explores ideas of race, gender, sexuality, violence, and identity. Due to the blatant style in which Walker presented her ideas, her work was often controversial.
How does your brain make sense of this image? What do you see as the Figure (Positive) and what do you see as the Ground (Negative)? 67
How does your brain make sense of this image? What do you see as the Figure (Positive) and what do you see as the Ground (Negative)? 68
Yayoi KusamaDot Obsession 1929-Present Japanese Artist Most known for her large installations which sought to create an overwhelming environmental experience for viewers. Kusama s style is largely characterized by her bright and vibrant colors along with psychedelic or disorienting patterns.
Symmetry: Images that are symmetrical are often perceived collectively, in spite of distance. This is why many grammatical symbols are made to be symmetrical, because then we perceive it as a group. Hello! Hi! () [] {} 69
How is the artist using the theory of Symmetry in order to make their artwork more interesting? 70
Frank Lloyd WrightStained Glass Windows 1867-1959 American Architect and Interior Designer Most known for his organic architecture, his style was to try and reflect the nature of the surrounding environment into the design of a building. His most notable piece is considered to be the design for the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
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What Gestalt Theory do you think best represents this image? Symmetry 71 Continuation Closure Figure/Ground Similarity Proximity
What Gestalt Theory do you think best represents this image? Symmetry 72 Continuation Closure Figure/Ground Similarity Proximity
Gestalt Review: (Only missing Symmetry) 73
What Gestalt Theory do you think best represents this image? Symmetry 74 Continuation Closure Figure/Ground Similarity Proximity
What Gestalt Theory do you think best represents this image? Symmetry 75 Continuation Closure Figure/Ground Similarity Proximity