Photography and the Principles of Art & Design
Join Richard Bernabe as he unravels the mysteries of visual aesthetics! In the late 19th century, artists sought to formalize what was then known about art and design to better understand why some art was pleasing to the eye and some was not. As photographers, understanding these core principles of art can help us to see differently, improve our craft, and create order from chaos. Join Richard as he breaks down each of the principles with stunning examples, diagrams, and careful explanations to help you create art that is even more pleasing to the eye.
Release Date: 2021-09-23
Lessons
Introduction
Join Richard as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 26 seconds
Balance
The first principle of art is all about finding balance, and there are four types.
Duration: 9 mins 19 seconds
Balance and Space
Think of space in terms of positive and negative space.
Duration: 11 mins 20 seconds
Using Contrast and Emphasis
Richard continues his discussion of contrast as a powerful design tool and can be used in a variety of ways, and then shifts to discussing emphasis.
Duration: 12 mins 52 seconds
Movement
Give your viewers eye a journey as they shift their gaze through the image.
Duration: 10 mins 9 seconds
Pattern and Rhythm
These principles share a lot of commonalities and can be helpful to examine together.
Duration: 8 mins 11 seconds
Unity and Variety
Seek to find order among the chaos of a busy scene.
Duration: 8 mins 41 seconds