Creative Challenge
Contrast
the effect of a juxtaposition of binary opposition creating a struggle
January 23, 2012
Assignment: Create Contrast
Creations will be shared and discussed at MVCA Meeting on February 20, 2012 at 7 pm.
Discussion: Define Contrast
Verb:
1. to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc.,
2. to exhibit unlikeness on comparison with something else; form a contrast.
3. Linguistics . to differ in a way that can serve to distinguish meanings: The sounds ( p ) and ( b ) contrast in the words “pin” and “bin.”
Noun:
4. the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.
5. a striking exhibition of unlikeness.
6. a person or thing that is strikingly unlike in comparison: The weather down here is a welcome contrast to what we're having back home.
7. opposition or juxtaposition of different forms, lines, or colors in a work of art to intensify each element's properties and produce a more dynamic expressiveness.
8. Photography . the relative difference between light and dark areas of a print or negative.
Visual (including crafts):
Tone/Value – black v. white and grey scale
Color – complimentary colors
Red v. Green, Blue v. Orange, Yellow v. Purple
Music:
Loud v. quiet; use of a rest
Rhythm – fast v. slow
Sustained notes v. staccato
Literature/poetry:
Use of binary oppositions
Use of rhythm
In semantics, contrast is a relationship between two discourse segments. Contrast is often overtly marked by markers such as but or however.
Dance/movement: Rhythm – fast v. slow
Gesture – grand v. tiny
Position on stage
Acting:
Facial expression
Sound/voice – loud v. quiet
Gesture – grand v. tiny
Great idea. Did you have many at the meeting?
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