visual grammar

  Art theory has been left behind and has not yet reached the level of science. The problem is that completely different types of things are being called art. It's like distinguishing and classifying domestic animals from wild animals. To create a universal theory, we must find the greatest common denominator.   The shape of all works is a network. The string is a part of it, and when the ends are joined together it forms a loop. The string is made up of line segments, and can be straight or curved. Uniformly curved lines can be replaced with arcs. Cézanne is considered to be the forerunner of modern art. Cézanne's Large Bathers paintings probably use grammar intuitively. so, if we try to create an ideal model that follows that grammar, we will understand the secret of its intrigue. Let's try making a model of Matisse's work, which is almost in its ideal form. Matisse "Three one-stroked silhouettes" Genius draws silhouettes the same way. ...

 According to Clive Bell, form includes not only shape but also color and shade. If the shape of a work were the only thing that determined its content, the number of documents would be extremely small. When it comes to shapes, artistic terms can be used accurately by showing the actual shapes. This time I will create a circular cross model on grid pattern that can show the degree of balance.     Sharaku "Sandai Ooya Hirotugu" Circle-cross horizontal-diagonal model on grid      The main motif is the curve of the sword, shown in vermilion, which forms a perfect arc. I created a unit model using the circle that extends the arc and its horizontal and vertical diameters. It is used in an overwhelming way that is unparalleled. The balance is achieved by having the circles intersect at the intersections and overlapping the diameters.                                 ...