Design Principles GCD60804 Task 2
Task2 Visual Analysis & Ideation
WANGJIHENG(0378904)
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
3 / 02 / 2025 — / 02 / 2025 (Week 03 — Week 05)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Management Information Base (MIB)
3. Visual Analysis
4. Creative Concept
5. Feedback
6. Reflection
1. Introduction
In the Design Principles course, Task 2—“Visual Analysis & Ideation”—is challenging. I've chosen Claude Monet's Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son.
This painting showcases multiple design principles. Gestalt theory is seen in our holistic perception; elements form a cohesive image.
Contrast exists with light - clad figures against dark foliage. I'll analyze how principles interact with size, layout, etc., and propose three improvement ideas.
3. Visual Analysis
Rewrite this sentence to maintain the same meaning: Analyze the artwork chosen for Task 1 in a text that ranges from 300 to 350 words.
When I first laid eyes on Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, I was immediately captivated by its unique artistic charm. In terms of design principles, it's truly exemplary. The principle of contrast is masterfully employed. Madame Monet's light - colored attire stands out sharply against the blue sky and green grass in the background, instantly drawing the eye to her as the focal point of the painting. The sense of balance is also impeccably achieved. The larger figure of Madame Monet on the left side of the canvas is harmoniously counterbalanced by the smaller figure of the child in the distance on the right, along with the floating clouds and the expansive grassy landscape, creating a visually harmonious equilibrium. Moreover, the repetitive short brushstrokes, mimicking the play of light and shadow, are rich in rhythm and rhythm.
Link（https://www.pinterest.com/pin/984951381007988003/）
Artist : Claude Monet
Year：1875
Size：100 × 81 cm (about 3.3 × 2.7 feet)
Gestalt Theory
Principle of Proximity
Monet's wife and son stand close, forming a natural visual unit. This proximity suggests their relationship as a mother - child pair enjoying an outdoor moment, and it sets them apart from the sky and grass in the background.
Principle of Similarity
The painting's short, broken brushstrokes unify its elements, whether figures, grass, or sky. Their consistent use creates a harmonious whole. The color palette's cool - toned hues in the sky and grass also bind these background elements, enhancing the composition's unity.
Principles of Design
Balance
The balance of the painting is achieved through the size and position of the elements. The larger figure of Madame Monet on the left side is balanced by the smaller figure of the child in the distance on the right side. The large expanse of the sky and the grassland also adds to the stability, ensuring that the picture doesn't appear top-heavy or skewed to one side.
Contrast
There is a distinct color contrast. Madame Monet's light-colored dress stands in stark contrast to the blue sky and green grass, making the subject more prominent. At the same time, the clear depiction of the figures contrasts with the relatively blurred brushstrokes of the background, further emphasizing the main characters.
The entire painting achieves harmony and unity through a unified color palette and painting style. With fresh tones such as blue, green, and white as the main colors, coupled with the unique brushstrokes of Impressionism, all the elements are organically combined to jointly create a natural and leisurely atmosphere.
Elements of Design
Pattern Despite not being traditional repeating patterns, the Impressionist's short, broken brushstrokes create a pattern. For example, on the grass, similarly sized and shaped strokes mimic its texture. This adds visual rhythm and unifies the painting.
Scale The scale of figures relative to the landscape is meticulously calibrated. Madame Monet and her son are sized to be focal points, yet they're proportionate to the vast grassland and sky. This scale shows their place in nature, neither overpowering nor being overshadowed by the scenery. It also sustains the composition's harmony by balancing human subjects and the environment.
Conclusion
There are many design concepts in this painting. Implicit lines lead the eye, shapes add variety, colors create atmosphere and depth. The differences in value highlight the figure and light-shadow. Brushstrokes represent texture, and the layout, color gradients, and brushwork create a sense of space.
4. Creative Concept
Devise three enhancement plans. Each plan should come with a description ranging from 30 to 50 words, elaborating on its unique approach and intended improvements.
Plan 1: Crop this painting and recompose it.
I re - cropped and composed this painting to highlight the two figures in it more. This makes the audience's perspective focus more on the two figures rather than the large background, making the picture more vivid.
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Plan 2: Enhanced Color Contrast
Boost the contrast between warm and cool colors. For instance, make the sunlit parts of the figures even more vividly warm, heightening the sunny outdoor atmosphere.
Plan 3: Spatial-temporal reconstruction from reality to brushstrokes
Core concept
Taking the lakeside photos I took as the inspiration origin, continuing the analysis of Monet's composition and light and shadow in Task 2, and transforming the real scene into an impressionist style through pure hand-painting. On the basis of retaining the core elements such as the willow shape and the waves on the lake surface in the photo, reconstruct the picture with Monet's signature brushstrokes and color system to achieve the "impressionist translation of real scenes", and at the same time incorporate personalized abstract expressions.
5.Feedback
These improvement plans offer a brand-new perspective on Monet's classic work. The plan for enhancing color contrast effectively makes use of the existing color dynamics. By intensifying the warm tones on the figures, it has the potential to make the painting more vivid and eye-catching. There are also recomposing and incorporating modern styles, presenting different effects.
The modern brushstroke style plan brings traditional and contemporary art together. It makes us think about how art changes over time and how we can give classic techniques a new spin in the digital era. This plan could breathe new life into the painting for today's viewers, but it also makes us worry that the original art's true value might get lost. In short, these plans aren't just about changing a painting. They're about looking at how art history, new ideas, and what people think about art are always changing.
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