ART
Today, there is a continuation of the element of design of space. There is a concept of one point, two point and three point perspective. This is where the majority of the lines go towards the vanishing point on the horizon line. Unfortunately, this concept is easier shown than explained with words. However, there are tricks to the trade to show the illusion of space.
In One Point perspective, lines that are parallel seem to get closer to each other as they recede into space. For example, the parallel lines of a railroad track seem to come together in the distance. See the railroad image below.
Atmospheric perspective deals with atmosphere. Because of light and moisture in the air, colours appear to fade in the distance. Objects that are close to us seem crisp and clear. At a distance, the same objects look soft and pale. Notice this in the image below.
Distance “Draw objects larger to make them appear closer. Draw objects smaller to make them appear farther away.” In this classic Seurat painting, below, see how the larger objects appear closer, while the smaller objects seem farther away.
Placement “Placing an object lower on the surface of the paper will make it appear closer.” Notice in this Seurat painting, how the man and his dog are lower on the paintings space and how they seem to be closer to us compared to the sitting boy, who seems farther away.
Overlapping "When you draw an object in front of another object, it will look closer to your eye. If you want to make an object look really far away from your eye, tuck it behind another object in your drawing. This is called overlapping. In this Degas painting, below, the chair seems closer as it is in front of the tub...just like her arm is closer to us than her leg, as her arm is in front of her leg..
SOUL
I went to the Van Gogh Immersive while it was in Edmonton, with some good friends. In fact, it was a belated birthday gift. We were to go on March 27, my birthday, but COVID had other plans. In fact it was waylaid three times with the COVID precautions. But have no worries, on August 16th, we made it!
The first part was the information aspect of Van Gogh’s life and the birthing of this huge enterprise. And then you walk through a doorway. I walked through with my mouth open. The sheer size of the fabric walls that the images were projected on overwhelmed me, as well as how deep these fabric walls went was enormous. In the attached images, in the video, you will see the size of it based on the silhouettes of the people in the distance.
I was able to see Van Gogh’s beautiful colours and brushstrokes up close, as they would take portions of his work and magnify it all. In fact, when Starry, Starry Night came up on the fabric walls, I heard someone gasped.
One thing I was disappointed with was the speed some of these images were presented; it almost seemed too quick. I wanted to stare a bit longer and to take it in more. Granted, you could stay in there longer and see the presentation repeated, but that did not satisfy my want to hold onto the images a bit longer.
The reason I bring up the Van Gogh Immersive in the SOUL section, of the Art & Soul Insider, is because I believe that it is important to take in beauty. It is good for our soul. What I saw felt expansive, awe-inspiring and yet, peaceful. But for you, it can be as simple as looking at a single flower and its intricate detailing, yet simplicity. There is beauty all around us. We just need to open up our eyes, pause and take it all in.
So take some time today and see the beauty. Let it sink in. Let it fill your soul.
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