Description: Preface Introduction **PART 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN *CHAPTER 1: BASIC ELEMENTS Line Shape Texture Value Profile: Phillia Yi, Printmaker CHAPTER 2: THE ELEMENT OF COLOR Color Theory Color Physics Color Interaction Defining Color Color Schemes Composing with Color Color, Emotion, and Expression Profile: Ann Baddley Keister, Fiber Artist CHAPTER 3: PRINCIPLES OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Unity and Variety Balance Scale and Proportion Rhythm Emphasis Creating the Illusion of Space Dynamic Space: ConstructingMulan The Illusion of Movement Determining Priorities Profile: Ken Stout, Painter PART 2: CONCEPTS AND CRITICAL THINKING CHAPTER 4: CULTIVATING CREATIVITY Design and Creativity Seven Characteristics of Creative Thinking Goal Setting Time Management Profile: Nancy Callahan, Artist, and Diane Gallo, Writer CHAPTER 5: PROBLEM SEEKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Seeking Convergent and Divergent Thinking Brainstorming Visual Research Variations on a Theme An Open Mind Profile: Heidi Lasher-Oakes, Sculptor CHAPTER 6: DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING Establishing Criteria Form, Subject, and Contents Stop, Look, Listen, Learn Types of Critiques Developing a Long-Term Project Turn Up the Heat: Pushing Your Project's Potential Concept and Composition Accepting Responsibility Profile: Bob Dacey, Illustrator CHAPTER 7: CONSTRUCTING MEANING Building Bridges Purpose and Intent Context Connections Drama Aesthetics and Anesthetics Profile: Ken Botnick, Graphic Designer Glossary Credits Index *Each chapter includes: Key Questions interspersed throughout, Summaries, and Key Terms **Each Part concludes with Multimedia Resources guide.For student independent study: the Multimedia Resources guide suggested relevant exercises on the Online Learning Center (OLC) and the Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM.For instructors: the Multimedia Resources guide suggests additional resources available on the password-protected teacher's OLC and the Instructor's Resources CD-ROM such as projects and other assignments.

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