Formalism
In Formalism an artwork is created using compositional elements arranged to create a particular effect.
"The aesthetic theory known as formalism stresses the visual qualities of an artwork. The focus is onthe effective arrangements of lines, colors, shapes and other elements of art. Formalist artworks may have no recognizable objects. If it does have recognizable objects, they are often distorted or portrayed in an abstract way. They are not intended to look realistic. A formalist artwork is considered to be successful if the artist has created a visually interesting design." source: http://web.fscj.edu/Joy.Kairies/tutorials_2012/art_tutorial_1/Formalism/formalism.html |
The Formal ElementsLine |
Hue (colour) |
Intensity |