Gestalt
Writing Assignment

10th-11th Grade Graphic Design Basics

2-Dimensional basics in Design

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2 pages double spaced

MLA Format

Work Cited included

25 points

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As we talked about in class, there 5 elements to gestalt that are commonly practiced today. Those elements are:

Similarity

Continuation

Closure

Proximity

Figure-Ground

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Your task is to find a well known piece of art from the 20th that uses at least three of these principles.Then research this piece of art to write a two page paper about it. Make sure you answer the following questions in your writing:

 

What is the context for this piece?

•  Time period, design style, message it is trying to relay, mood, themes

•  Policial commentary

•  Personal commentary

•  Inspiration

What principles of gestalt are used in this piece? Explain.

Why is this piece successful, objectively speaking?

Why do you like or dislike this piece? Explain.

 

Please include the artist, date of creation, medium of the piece.

Cite your sources for your research.