Thaumatropes

Clay Animation!!!!!!! Amazing!!!! Had so much fun working on this :P

Thaumatropes

Thaumatropes were introduced as simple toys that consisted of a card (a circle of card) and string. A different picture is drawn on both sides and when the card rotates on the string it creates the illusion that the two pictures are together as one picture.

Elements and Principles of Design

Line- the linear mark made with a pen or brush; or the edge created when two shapes meet.

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Shape- a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form.

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Direction- all lines have direction (horizontal, vertical, oblique).

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Size- the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.

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Texture- surface quality of a shape (rough, smooth, soft, hard, glossy...). ex.

    

Color- Hue

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Value- lightness or darkness of color (tone).

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Balance- opposites balance out (dark vs light; big vs. small)

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Gradation- produce linear perspective   (warm to cool ; dark to light) 

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Repetition- repeats the same design or shape (monotonous) repeat the same design or shape but modifying it slightly makes it interesting.

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Contrast- opposing elements (opposites) 

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Harmony- similar, complimenting elements. 

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Dominance- adds interest   (draws attention to one place)

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Unity- visual linking of elements that help express an idea better.

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