abstract assignment part 2

I've done a little surfing this morning to learn and look at abstract art to get inspired. I ran across a prior PSU student's blog. I thought it was interesting what she had to say. I'll place a link to her blog here.

http://gdpsu.typepad.com/commandsave/2008/09/sarah-runie-psu-grad---2006.html

I also reviewed the links from Luke's home blog. I thought the dutch design links were extraordinary.

Here are some links to abstract art in black and white:

http://www.abstractartgallery.com/art/abstract.art.001.large.jpg

http://www.allposters.com/View_HighZoomResPop.asp?apn=2819207&imgloc=22-2204-2SEAD00Z.jpg&imgwidth=1095&imgheight=548
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Reve-Fleurie-VI-Posters_i3246873_.htm
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Cherished-Rose-Posters_i3151589_.htm
http://www.allposters.com/-st/Abstract-Triangles-Decorative-Art-Posters_c81241_.htm
http://www.art.com/asp/View_HighZoomResPop.asp?apn=13585530&imgloc=26-2624-Z00DM711.jpg&imgwidth=1314&imgheight=457

Abstract compositions

Our first assignment required that we create three abstracts compositions. I am a graphic design minor student who is trying to find my artistic ability. I know I have some, but I have not spent much time in my life trying to allow it to come out. My greatest motivation for minoring in graphic design is to know how to make documents look good. I am all about presentation.

After taking classes in In Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I am finding out that I need to have the art background. I realize that I have many limitations because of my lack of a good foundation in art. So, that is one reason I am taking four art classes this term. I want to know the rules, so I can create better design. I also want to be able to express myself through art.

So with that in mind, this is what I am learnign about compositions. I find it interesting that Gestalt's theories deal with visual perception and the perception of art. It somehow connects the pieces in a composition with an overview of the whole.

I just learned that the mind fills in the gaps of the design. That the eye continues in the directin that it is going, and that the proximity of the items on the page as well as their allignment will dictate how the composition is read.

Gestalt actually means "whole" or form. The stronger the items are grouped together, the stronger the unity of the design. Gestald is all about desig unity.