Launching the imagination : two-dimensional design / by Mary Stewart

By: Stewart, Mary [author]
Language: English Publisher: New York, New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002Edition: First editionDescription: (197) pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0072485418; 0072482834; 9780072485417Subject(s): DesignDDC classification: 741.6
Contents:
Table of Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION PART 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN CHAPTER 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: ELEMENTS Line Defining Line / Types of Line / Expressive Uses of Line Shape Defining Shape / Types of Shape / Expressive Uses of Shape Texture Defining Texture / Creating Texture / Expressive Uses of Texture Value Defining Value / Value and Volume / Expressive uses of Value *Keywords *Key Questions *Key Readings (*Included in every chapter) Profile: Phillia Yi, Printmaker CHAPTER 2: COLOR AND COMPOSITION Studying Color Seeing Color Defining Color Hue / Value / Intensity / Temperature Composing in Color Color Systems / Color Combinations Color and Communication Contrast / Emotional Effects / Symbolic Color Profile: Ann Baddley Keister, Weaver CHAPTER 3: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: ORGANIZATION Basic Composition Unity and Variety / Weight and Gravity / Balance / Scale and Proportion / Emphasis Expanded Composition Illusion of Space / The Dynamics of Space: Bringing Mulan to Life / Illusion of Movement Maximizing Visual Impact Profile: Ken Stout, Painter PART 2: CONCEPTS AND CRITICAL THINKING CHAPTER 4: CULTIVATING CREATIVITY Design and Creativity Seven Characteristics of Creative Thinking Goal Setting Time Management Profile: Nancy Callahan, Artist, and Diane Gallo, Writer, CHAPTER 5: PROBLEM SEEKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Concept Development Problem Seeking Problem-Solving Strategies Brainstorming Research Conceptual Expansion Variations on a Theme / Metaphorical Thinking / Interdisciplinary Connections Profile: Heidi Lasher-Oakes, Sculptor CHAPTER 6: DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING Establishing Criteria Critique Basics: Stop, Look, Listen, Learn Types of Critiques Developing a Long-Term Project Turn Up the Heat: Pushing Your Project's Potential Accepting Responsibility Profile: Bob Dacey, Illustrator GLOSSARY NOTES INDEX Supplements Instructors Manual Launching the Imagination Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM
Summary: covering the principles of two-dimensional design, this book is useful for instructors seeking a colorful introduction to design elements, color, composition, and organization. The student CD-ROM provides a hands-on design tutorial, as well as helpful self-test and review features.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION PART 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN CHAPTER 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: ELEMENTS Line Defining Line / Types of Line / Expressive Uses of Line Shape Defining Shape / Types of Shape / Expressive Uses of Shape Texture Defining Texture / Creating Texture / Expressive Uses of Texture Value Defining Value / Value and Volume / Expressive uses of Value *Keywords *Key Questions *Key Readings (*Included in every chapter) Profile: Phillia Yi, Printmaker CHAPTER 2: COLOR AND COMPOSITION Studying Color Seeing Color Defining Color Hue / Value / Intensity / Temperature Composing in Color Color Systems / Color Combinations Color and Communication Contrast / Emotional Effects / Symbolic Color Profile: Ann Baddley Keister, Weaver CHAPTER 3: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: ORGANIZATION Basic Composition Unity and Variety / Weight and Gravity / Balance / Scale and Proportion / Emphasis Expanded Composition Illusion of Space / The Dynamics of Space: Bringing Mulan to Life / Illusion of Movement Maximizing Visual Impact Profile: Ken Stout, Painter PART 2: CONCEPTS AND CRITICAL THINKING CHAPTER 4: CULTIVATING CREATIVITY Design and Creativity Seven Characteristics of Creative Thinking Goal Setting Time Management Profile: Nancy Callahan, Artist, and Diane Gallo, Writer, CHAPTER 5: PROBLEM SEEKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Concept Development Problem Seeking Problem-Solving Strategies Brainstorming Research Conceptual Expansion Variations on a Theme / Metaphorical Thinking / Interdisciplinary Connections Profile: Heidi Lasher-Oakes, Sculptor CHAPTER 6: DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING Establishing Criteria Critique Basics: Stop, Look, Listen, Learn Types of Critiques Developing a Long-Term Project Turn Up the Heat: Pushing Your Project's Potential Accepting Responsibility Profile: Bob Dacey, Illustrator GLOSSARY NOTES INDEX Supplements Instructors Manual Launching the Imagination Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM

covering the principles of two-dimensional design, this book is useful for instructors seeking a colorful introduction to design elements, color, composition, and organization. The student CD-ROM provides a hands-on design tutorial, as well as helpful self-test and review features.

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