Understanding Balance and SymmetryToday’s Objectives:

1. Understand BALANCE and COLOR THEORY

BELL QUESTIONS: What is the definition of “Element of Design”?

What does COLOR THEORY mean?Where do we look to find color relationships?

When in the planning phase of a work of art, we understand how artists think about

the arrangement of the Elements of Design - color, lines, shapes, textures, etc…

WE will be focusing on arranging our artwork based on

BALANCE & COLOR

THEORY

LETS START OUR FIRST PROJECT!

Radial Name Designs6th Grade Students will learn and be able to

demonstrate through art production:1.Balance/Symmetry

2.Color Theory

In addition, students will become familiar with: •Project Introduction

•Classroom Procedures

•Project Assessment

B a l a n c eBalance refers to how objects are placed in a work of art. There is symmetrical balance

and Asymmetrical balance

Asymmetrical Symmetrical

Objective #1

“Hmm…SYMMMETRY? I have

heard that word somewhere...

Perhaps in a different class?

DO YOU REMEMBER?”

Math - A shape that can be folded in such a way that one-half of it lies exactly on the other half. Also known as Line Symmetry

Art – Same is true, but also refers to a figure equal or near equal in visual

weight. Does not have to be a mirror image.

Examples of Symmetry in Nature

Asymmetrical

Symmetrical

( Balanced, yet different.)

( Balanced, near equal visual weight.)

RADIAL SYMMETRY balance based on a circle with its design extending from its center.

Can you

identify radial

symmetry?

Ancient Mayan Sun

Symbols

Navajo Indian

Sand Painting

Pennsylvania Dutch

Traditional Pattern

Radial Symmetry found in Art

…as cultural expression…

Indian Henna

patterns

Rose Window of the Cathedral of

Notre DameParis, France. Interior View

…in architecture…

The Pantheon Rome, Italy

…various time periods….

Bronze Shield Boss,

Medieval Dark Ages

Cross of Creation,

Ancient Roman

Ancient Greek, Sun Medallion

“Alien” Crop Circles, Alton Barnes, England

…strange sightings of Radial Symmetry

Watermelon Garnish on a buffet table, artist unknown

Objective #2

Ways artists decide how to apply color to their artwork

A SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE COLORSIt helps us mix colors and determine color relationships before we apply it to our artwork.

You will be applying PRIMARY and SECONDARY COLORS to your projects.

Primary Colors - red, yellow, blue

The Primary Colors

PRIMARY COLOR MUSIC VIDEO

The word “primary” is an adjective used to describe anything that occurs first, or is most

important. It makes sense that we call these colors primary, since all other colors come from

them!

Secondary Colors are orange, green and purple

red + yellow = orange

yellow + blue = green

blue + red = purple

The Secondary Colors

When you mix a Primary Color with another Primary Color, you will get a Secondary Color

primary + primary = secondary

color color color

Know the equation:

(Mixed with) (Equals)

Another way to remember which colors are primary and which colors are

secondary….

R OY G B VP S P S P S

primary

secondary

(DO I DETECT A PATTERN,

HERE??)

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What are the three types of symmetry?

What are the primary colors?

What are the secondary colors?

Your Assignment in a nutshell:

❑Using folded paper, a pencil and eraser, create a radial symmetry design based

on your name in block letters. Color it based on primary/secondary color scheme

using marker.

Nutshells are SYMMETRICAL

1. Ms. Isenberg will demo transferring name onto Triangle!

2. Draw your names

3. Transfer to make a radial design

4. Color it using Primary/Secondary! (use marker in one direction and use lightest colors

first!!)

Todays Objective:

1-2 3-4 5 Score

Aesthetic/ Concept Shows little or no

awareness of the

overall effect and concept of

Symmetry. (did not follow some or

all instructions when in the design

phase and/or color application – not

applied symmetrically or in

cool/warm pattern)

Exhibits a beginning

understanding and

use of the elements

and principles of

design Looks as if something is

“missing”, i.e. more color/background/a

more creative lettering style (no plain

style/block letters)

Masterful application of

the elements and

principles of design.

The beginnings of a

personal statement and

style.

Work Habits &

Behavior

Sometimes has difficulty

listening/and or following behavioral

directives and or finishing classwork.

Needs help sustaining effort and

solving problems independently.

Student would do better if he/she

took art class more seriously.

Increased effort in sustaining positive

work habits is needed. Although student

may have not been asked directly to

behave, less socialization and more

positive work habits are strongly

encouraged.

Worked conscientiously

and as a model student.

Exhibits sustained

effort to produce a

product of quality.

Craftsmanship Workmanship needs improvement.

Little evidence of care being taken in

the execution of project. Some

components/techniques/re-quirements

are missing or haphazardly applied.

Shows ability to use technique and

shows a concern for execution

appropriate for the project. Student

should not rush or take more time in

applying color. More practice in this

media (marker) is highly encouraged.

Craftsmanship is of

high quality and

appropriate for the

concept being

presented. Exhibition

quality.

Completion Turned in late after one week/ or

refuses to complete project.

Late after due date Turned in completed

project

Score

Radial Names Project Rubric