Charlie Chirino
In my essay I am going to talk about space. I selected some key concepts that are important to understand the subject. They are:
1-Space: Three-dimensional, continuous expanse extending in all directions and containing all matter. It is all around us, all the time. There are two kinds of spaces: outer space and inner space. Outer space is the space outside our world. It is any region of space beyond limits determined with references to the boundaries of a celestial body or system. On the other hand, inner space is the space inside our minds. It is the spiritual world within a person.
2-Shape: Two-dimensional area. Its boundaries can be measured in terms of height and width. It is the form characteristic of a particular person or thing, or class of things. In terms of art, we talk about negative shape (the ground) and positive shape (the figure that commands our attention).
3-Illusion: An unreal, deceptive, or misleading appearance or image. A sense of depth, or three-dimension, can be achieved on a flat canvas or paper only by means of illusion. There are many ways to create the illusion of deep space:
-Juxtaposition of a large and small object.
-Overlapping images.
-The use of lines (one-point linear perspective and two-point linear perspective)
-Presence of shadow.
- Oblique projection.
- Axonometric projection (commonly employed by architects and engineers)
-Position of the objects (the farther is commonly the higher)
-Foreshortening
I selected these terms because:
1- Understanding the meaning and kinds of spaces is the central and most important step to discuss about this topic.
2- The term shape is important to understand how space takes place in a two-dimensional area.
3- Using different techniques artists can create illusion and at the same time they create space.
