Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 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 2D MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES BASIC CONCEPTS OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART 3D MATERIALS AND CONCEPTS AREAS OF 3D APPLICATIONS Sculpture Architecture Metalwork Glass Design Ceramics Fiberwork Product Design COMBINING THE INGREDIENTS: A SUMMARY Chapter 2 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 3 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 SUMMARY Chapter 4 Shape THE VOCABULARY OF SHAPE INTRODUCTION TO SHAPE SHAPE TYPES SHAPE DIMENSIONS SHAPE AND COMPOSITION Harmony and Variety Dominance Movement

The original text that set the standard for introduction to art courses across the country, Art Fundamentals has guided generations of students through the essential elements of art as well as the rich and varied history of their uses. This eleventh edition has been carefully revised to expand and clarify concepts throughout the text, while adding new material on developing ideas, critical thinking, and time and motion.