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Basics Of 3 Dimensional Design
This document provides an introduction to 3-dimensional design, covering key definitions, elements, principles, and interpretive techniques. It discusses how 3D design differs from and is similar to 2D design. The core elements of 3D design - line, plane, volume, mass, space, texture, light, color, and time - are defined. Principles for organizing 3D forms such as containment, proximity, and balance are also outlined. The document provides examples of works to illustrate concepts and closes by describing approaches to interpreting 3D artwork.
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An introduction to 3D design and its differences from 2D. Instructor: Mark Creegan. Basic course overview.
Comparison of 2D and 3D design elements, emphasizing concepts like unity, mass, and spatial relationships.
Identifies elements such as line, volume, mass, and principles like balance, rhythm, economy, and unity.
Examples of line in 3D art, including works by Saarinen, Calder, and Giacometti.
Highlights the architectural project 'Cut House' by Gordon Matta-Clark.
Discusses planar forms in 3D with examples from Calder and Balla.
Exploration of volume as an element in 3D design featuring works by Serra and Puryear.
Examples exploring the concept of mass in 3D art including works by Whiteread and Antoni.
Discussion on environmental space in 3D art with examples from Kusama and Hammons.
Focus on the concept of spatial relationships with examples from artist Mike Womack.
Examples of texture in 3D work featuring artists Koons and Maestre.
Discusses the use of light in 3D artworks, highlighting creators like Quinn and Turrell.
Examines the use of color in 3D design with notable artists such as Chihuly and Stark.
Discussion on the element of time in 3D projects, showcasing Parris Patton's work.
Introduces Gestalt principles focusing on unity, proximity, and containment in 3D layouts.
Explains the principles of continuity and closure in spatial composition.
Defines 'form' in 3D, outlining types such as organic, geometric, and dynamic forms.
Focuses on the concept of scale in relation to human experience in 3D art.
Explains various degrees of dimensionality in 3D works including freestanding and environmental.
Explores the physical and conceptual aspects of materiality in 3D design.
Details additive and subtractive construction methods in 3D artwork, referencing Duchamp.
Outlines the iterative creative process in 3D design: Thinking, Looking, Doing.
Guidelines for interpreting 3D artworks, including material analysis and dimensionality.
Explores connotative meanings in 3D works and the factors affecting interpretation.
Examines the connection between material choice and meaning in the works of Hirst and Lazzarini.
Continues the analysis of material influences on meaning through Marc Quinn's work.
Discusses how context influences interpretation of meaning in 3D artworks.
Examples of contextual meaning with Jan Vormann's work 'Dispatchwork' highlighting interplay of art and environment.
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- 1. Basics of 3-DimensionalDesign: Part 1, An Introduction Design II ART1203c Instructor: Mark Creegan
- 2. Definitions: Comparisons to2d works Ways 2d and 3d are similar: Ways 2d and 3d contrast: Similar design elements (line, color, etc) are organized to communicate ideas, express emotions, and create functional objects. Concepts of unity, variety, tension, positive-negative, dynamism Concept development, critical thinking, design as process 2d considers height & width on flat surface, 3d considers h + w + depth Basic elements in 3d include light, volume, mass, and time (as well as others familiar to 2d) Experiencing 3d in 2d work is a mental process, the effect of convincing pictorial illusion In pictorial space, the relationships between the elements are confined within the pictorial space alone, with spatial work , forms have relationship to the space and forms around it The total visual experience is singular and usually stable in 2d; in 3d it is fluid and dynamic; viscerally as well as visually The creation of 3d work usually involve more material manipulation, tool handling, and pre-planning
- 3. The elements andprinciples of 3D design: The elements: Line Plane Volume Mass Space Texture Light Color Time The organizing principles: Containment Proximity Continuity Closure Repetition Variation Rhythm Balance Scale Proportion Emphasis Economy Unity with Variety
- 4. The elements: LINE(linear forms) Gateway Arch , St. Louis by Eero Saarinen, 1966 Shibboleth by Doris Salcedo, Tate Modern 2007 Alexander Calder, Elephant , 1928 Alberto Giacommeti, Man Striding Tom Friedman, Pencil
- 5. Gordon Matta-Clark, Cut House
- 6. The elements: PLANE(planar forms) La Grande Vitesse Calder, 1969 Charles Ginnever, Rashomon, 1998 Giacomo Balla Aaron Curry
- 7. The elements: VOLUME(volumed form) Richard Serra, Torqued Ellipses Martin Puryear monika sosnowska
- 8. The elements: MASS(massive form) Aztec head Claire Healy & Sean Cordeiro Rachel Whiteread, House Janine Antoni
- 9. The elements: SPACE (spatial, environmental) Yayoi Kusama David Hammons Thomas Lendvai Martin Creed
- 10. The elements: SPACE(positive/negative) Mike Womack
- 11. The elements: TEXTURE(textural) Jennifer Maestre Jeff Koons Rebecca Warren
- 12. The elements: LIGHTMarc Quinn Felix Gonzalez-Torres James Turrell
- 13. The elements: COLORJeff Koons Jessica Stockholder Jen Stark Dale Chihuly
- 14. The elements: TIMEParris Patton, Because I cant Be Beethoven , 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTt0oMcr9pU&eurl=http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=2ga&resnumiurl=http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/hTt0oMcr9pU/hqdefault.jpg
- 15. 3d design principlesGestalt is a process in which visual information is understood as a whole before it is examined separately. It can also be stated as a configuration of elements so unified as a whole that its properties cannot be derived from a simple summation of its parts. Containment- a unifying force created by edge or boundary of composition, encourages visual connection of objects within boundary, also can include objects within a room Proximity- unifying force due to spatial closeness of forms
- 16. 3d design principlesContinuity - a fluid connection between compositional parts Closure - describes the mind’s inclination to connect fragments to mentally complete a form
- 17. Defining “Form” Asa physical manifestation of an idea (content)* In 3d, form can also refer to the 3 dimensionality itself (ex. The sphere, cube, and pyramid are “forms”) * Content- intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and symbolic implications Types of forms: Volume =empty Mass =solid Positive forms =area of substance (negative space) Organic =visually suggests nature or natural forces Geometric =based on cubes, spheres, or other simple volumes Static = appear static, unmoving (ex. Great pyramids) Dynamic = imply movement Kinetic = actually moves Representational Abstract Non-objective Linear , planar Discrete object or Field Vertical, horizontal
- 18. 3d design principlesScale- commonly refers to the size of the form relative to human size. Ron Mueck
- 19. Degrees of DimensionalityRelief Three-quarters Freestanding Environmental
- 20. Materiality and ExperientialityPhysical Psychological/ Conceptual Contextual Performative and Interactive
- 21. Methods of ConstructionAdditive (modeling, casting, assemblage, armature, gluing) Subtractive (carving, cutting) Modular Designating Marcel Duchamp “Fountain”, 1917 Duchamp,”In Advance of a Broken Arm” Picasso
- 22. The Creative ProcessThinking Looking Doing repeat
- 23. Interpretation of 3DWorks Begin with descriptive: What is it? What is/are the material/s? What type of form? What formal elements are used? What organizing principles are used? What degree of dimensionality? What is the method of construction? Where is it? What type/s of experience? How does it interact with the space? How do you interact with it? How does negative space operate? Where does sculpture end and space around it begin? How is it displayed (pedestal, hanging, floating, propped, lying on floor, etc) ? How is gravity dealt with? Does gravity seem to work with piece or is the piece seemingly defying gravity?
- 24. Interpretation of 3DWorks After considering the descriptive or denotative (what it is) aspects, then consider the connotative (what it means) “ Peel back the layers” of meaning All the descriptive or formal considerations contribute to a work’s meaning (esp. material, context, form) What associations can be made? (what does it remind you of?) If none, then it is self-referential, the form or material is the content. Some associations are unintended by the maker. Is an element “foregrounded”? Does it stick out? (ex. a color, a texture, a material) Who made it? When? Where? Why? What is the title? Meaning is fluid and transitory!
- 25. Material and MeaningDamien Hirst Robert Lazzarini
- 26. Material and MeaningMarc Quinn
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- 28. Context and MeaningJan Vormann “Dispatchwork (Tel Aviv)”