Elements and principles

Elements:

Batman and Robin to the rescue - Julian Beever

This chalk drawing is representing the element of value.  The value in this piece is so well done that it gives off the illusion that it is real or 3D.  The artist Julian Beever does this 2D chalk work  yet makes the eyes believe it is popping out of the sidewalk.

Escaped Conviction - Alex Pardee

This drawing shows a great example of the appropriate use of the element color.  This drawing would not be as appealing and effective to the viewer without the color.  The element color provides so much to this drawing and with the color produces other elements like line and movement.  Alex Pardee is a contemporary artist who makes graphics characters and uses color to his advantage with his pieces.

Weeping Woman with Handkerchief - Pablo Picasso 

The element I focused on in this painting is shape.  Pablo Picasso is known for cubism and using shapes to create people and objects in his work.  In this painting there are many different shapes that give the painting a abstract view.  The use in shapes to create her nose help flatten the piece but gives it a geometric appeal.

Principles:

Marilyn Monroe - Andy Warhol 

This very famous piece by Andy Warhol shows a great use of the principle emphasis.  It is obvious with the use of repetition what the artist wanted to emphasize.  Each time you look at this piece something new can be emphasized whether it be the hair, lips or even color.

Untitled - Salvador Dali 

This piece by Salvador Dali is a great example of the use of space.  The way a viewer's eyes move around the piece because of the way it was constructed is a fantastic use of space.  The space in the middle of the piece is interesting also, mostly because there is so much going on in the piece, the middle of this painting is the most calm, which usually is the opposite in most pieces.

Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh

This piece by Vincent Van Gogh is a great example of movement.  The whole painting has so much movement the town, the dark black shadowy figure on the left, the stars and especially the clouds.  the diagonal movement in this piece makes the viewer's eyes move over the whole painting.