Scale and art are elements of visual design that you can learn and master here at Art Smart. In this article, we will focus on these two elements and show you how these are applied in everyday situations.
But first, a quick question - are these two elements the same? No!
Scale refers to the size of an object in relation to another object.
The relative size of artworks are almost always compared to the size of the human body. You will hear words like life-like or life-sized, miniature, gigantic or enormous. All these qualifiers of size use the human body as reference.
Proportion, on the other hand, refers to the relative sizes of the different parts of a whole. The human body is the best example of this design principle. The human body, according to Leonardo da Vinci, shows the divine proportion or the golden ratio of 1.618. Studies show that many of our bones have the proportional relationship of 1: 1.618.
To appreciate the differences better, the diagram below might help you visualize it.
Scale refers to the size of an object in relation to another object.
The relative size of artworks are almost always compared to the size of the human body. You will hear words like life-like or life-sized, miniature, gigantic or enormous. All these qualifiers of size use the human body as reference.
Proportion, on the other hand, refers to the relative sizes of the different parts of a whole. The human body is the best example of this design principle. The human body, according to Leonardo da Vinci, shows the divine proportion or the golden ratio of 1.618. Studies show that many of our bones have the proportional relationship of 1: 1.618.
To appreciate the differences better, the diagram below might help you visualize it.
Photo source: www.sophia.org
Applications of scale in art and real life
Scale can be an interesting design principle. It can be used to illustrate sizes of objects in real-life or it can also be used as a form of art exaggeration.
Applications of proportion in art and real life
Below are some photos of art that express proportionality in nature and in the human body.
Applying scale and proportion in your work
Applying these design principles are especially important in making your artwork more naturally pleasing and real. Even outside the world of paintings and drawings, these principles have a huge impact in the way houses are created, landscapes are designed and interior designs are made. It would be impossible to live in a world without scale and proportion - unless we're drawn to the uniqueness disorder and disproportions create.
At Art Smart, you can learn how scales and proportions are applied in every art class or session you attend to. We follow a strict 1:2 ratio where 1 art teacher supervises 2 students for maximum guidance and supervision.
Schedule an art class with us by calling us at 0915-5948191, 0917-8784766 or (02)7886766. Our 2017 schedule is also below for your reference. See you all in our studios!
Schedule an art class with us by calling us at 0915-5948191, 0917-8784766 or (02)7886766. Our 2017 schedule is also below for your reference. See you all in our studios!
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