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projects theme and the goal of creating the appearance of movement are two components of the
assignment that need to be considered together. Themes that include subjects like animals in
motion, such as birds in flight, lend themselves to this type of assignment. Creating the
illusion of movement in a static work is a basic design principle, and there are several
fundamental ways that artists usually accomplish this goal.
The contrast
between static and dynamic lines is one of those basic methods. Strong vertical and horizontal
lines tend to convey a static appearance, while diagonal lines tend to indicate movement. Using
several different diagonals can further enhance the illusion of movement. The diagonals can go
in one direction or more than one. A classic example of movement indicated through line is
Marcel Duchamps Nude Descending a Staircase, where overlapping, angled
lines indicate the persons moving legs. The use of color may significantly change these
impressions; straight lines in strongly contrasting colors may be used, as in op art, to make a
flat surface seem to pulsate.
Combining straight and curved lines can create
a complex composition that may indicate more than one object or figure moving in relationship to
each other. Working with different thickness of thread, as your assignment requires, can help
provide the sensation of motion. The thicker yarns can suggest the main direction of the
movement, supported by thinner yarns. In three-dimensional compositions, the weight of the piece
tends to make the diagonal lines curve, accentuating the appearance of art. Kay Sekimachi is one
notable artist who has mastered such techniques.
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