Art fundamentals : theory and practice / Otto G. Ocvirk ... [et al.].

Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
The Vocabulary of Introductory Terms
The Evolving Nature of Art
The Three Components of Art
Subject
Form
Content
Organic Unity
Abstraction
Expanding Personal Awareness
Developing Ideas
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Basic Concepts of Two-Dimensional Art
Two-Dimensional Media and Techniques
Basic Concepts of Three-Dimensional Art
Three-Dimensional Materials and Techniques
Subtraction
Manipulation
Addition
Substitution
Areas of Three-Dimensional Application
Sculpture
Architecture
Metalwork
Glass Desig
Ceramics
Fiberwork
Product Design
Combining the Ingredients: A Summary


Chapter Two
Form
The Vocabulary of Form
Form and Visual Ordering
The Principles of Organization
Harmony
Repetition
Rhythm
Pattern
Closure (Visual Grouping)
Visual Linking
Shared Edges
Overlapping
Transparency
Interpenetration
Linking through Extensions (Implied and Subjective Edges/Lines/Shapes)
Excessive Use of Harmony
Variety
Contrast
Elaboration
The Dualism of Harmony and Variety
Balance
Symmetrical Balance (Formal Balance)
Approximate Symmetrical Balance
Radial Balance
Asymmetrical Balance (Informal/Occult Balance)
Proportion
Dominance
Movement
Economy
Space: Result of Elements and Principles
Three-Dimensional Form and the Principles of Organization
Harmony and Variety
Balance
Proportion
Dominance
Movement
Economy
Form Unity: A Summary


Chapter Three
Line
The Vocabulary of Line
Line: The Elementary Means of Communication
The Physical Characteristics of Line
Measure
Type
Direction
Location
Character
Line and the Other Art Elements
Line and Shape
Line and Value
Line and Texture
Line and Color
The Spatial Characteristics of Line
Line as Representation and Expression
Three-Dimensional Applications of Line


Chapter Four
Shape
The Vocabulary of Shape
Introduction to Shape
Shape Types
Shape Dimensions
Shape and Composition
Harmony and Variety
Dominance
Movement
Balance
Proportion and Economy
Shape and Expressive Content
Three-Dimensional Applications of Shape


Chapter Five
Value
The Vocabulary of Value
Introduction to Value Relationships
Value and Art Media
Plastic Value
Chiaroscuro
Tenebrism
Decorative Value
Value Pattern and Composition
Three-Dimensional Applications of Value


Chapter Six
Texture
The Vocabulary of Texture
Introduction to Texture
The Nature of Texture
Types of Texture
Actual Texture
Simulated Texture
Abstract Texture
Invented Texture
Texture and Pattern
Texture and Composition
Texture and Space
Texture and Expressive Content
Three-Dimensional Applications of Texture

Chapter Seven
Color
The Vocabulary of Color
The Characteristics of Color
Light: The Source of Color
Additive Color
Subtractive Color
Artists' Pigments and the Triadic Color System
Neutrals
The Physical Properties of Color
Hue
Value
Intensity
Developing Aesthetic Color Relationships
Complements and Split-Complements
Triads
Tetrads
Analogous and Monochromatic Colors
Warm and Cool Colors
Plastic Colors
Simultaneous Contrast
Color and Emotion_
Psychological Application of Color
The Role of Color in Composition
Color Balance
Color and Harmony
Color and Variety
The Evolution of the Color Wheel
The Origins of Color Systems
The Discovery of Pigment Primaries
The First Triadic Color Wheel
The Discovery of Light Primaries
The Ostwald Color System
The Munsell Color System
The Process Color System (Four-Color Printing Process)
Color Photography
Color Computer Printing
Three-Dimensional Applications of Color

Chapter Eight
Space
The Vocabulary of Space
Introduction to Space
Spatial Perception
Major Types of Space
Decorative Space
Plastic Space
Shallow Space
Deep and Infinite Space
Spatial Indicators
Sharp and Diminishing Detail
Size
Position
Overlapping
Transparency
Interpenetration
Fractional Representation
Converging Parallels
Linear Perspectives
Major Types of Linear Perspective
One-Point Perspective
Two-Point Perspective
Three-Point Perspective
Perspective Concepts Applied
The Disadvantages of Linear Perspective
Other Projection Systems
Intuitive Space
The Spatial Properties of the Elements
Line and Space
Shape and Space
Value and Space
Texture and Space
Color and Space
Structured Ambiguity
Three-Dimensional Applications of Space

Chapter Nine
Time and Motion
The Vocabulary of Time and Motion
The Search for a New Spatial Dimension
Pictorial Representations of Movement in Time
Implied Motion through Line Direction or Shape Position
Sequenced Images
Multiple Viewpoints
Superimposed and Blurred Images
Motion Pictures: Film and Video
Computers and Multimedia
Three-Dimensional Applications of Time and Motion
After Images: A Timeline of Artistic and Stylistic Comparisons

Includes bibliographical references and index.