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Journal Page 1 Columbia Southern University ART 1301-19.02.01-3A24-S2, Art Appreciation I

Journal Page 2 Understanding the educational meaning of the principle of art means identifying balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity or variety. Which represent how the elements of art (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space) are used by an artist to create a painting, drawing, or other work of art. With that being said, for my assignment this week, the two pieces of artwork that I chose to discuss were first the infamous “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which was hand painted with oil by the talented artist Georges Seurat. The second photo I chose is called “Young Couple (Junges Paar),” which was etched by the iconic Käthe Kollwitz. Whom is known best for capturing the eyes of her viewers through her work by etching out real-life situations and/or scenarios that are very relatable to most. Further, when it comes to identifying the principles of each of the pieces, I'd start by analyzing the “Young Couple" piece . This art piece stood out to me simply by the way the artist was able to vividly capture the emotions of the two individuals pictured. In the piece, Kollwitz fully illustrated an art piece that displayed a couple who clearly had a dispute or heated discussion, which ultimately resulted in them deciding to separate themselves from one another. In order to cool down and recuperate from the current mood, The artist was also able to capture in the piece how the male turns his back and recedes into shadow, while the woman, on the other hand, has her body separated by overstuffed pillows as she faces forward with her face nearly drenched in emotion. Furthermore, this particular image was able to not only visibly share all aspects of the seven principles, But Ms. Kollwitz was also able to tell a whole story in black and white from start to finish. Along with allowing the viewer to both feel and see the emotions of each character pictured, On the other hand, my second piece that I chose was “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat. This is yet another captivating and eye-catching piece that not only displays several elements and aspects of the seven art principles, But it also

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