Episode of Series “Elements of design”.
Discusses light and shade as one of the basic elements of design. To the trained eye, light and shade reveal form, provide dramatic effect, establish harmony or mood and create decorative patterns. This film conveys that elements of design are inherent in the patterns of nature and are effectively employed in works of art
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003220
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Shades and shadows
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Design - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Light
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)