DYNAMICS OF CONCENTRIC LINES IN PAINTING
DYNAMICS OF CONCENTRIC LINES IN PAINTING
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2000-10
Authors
STEPHEN, CHINEDU ACHUGWO
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DYNAMICS OF CONCENTRIC LINES IN PAINTING is an experiment aimed at
utilizing concentric lines in developing a dynamic concept, through the adaptation of waves and movement. The study was motivated by the need to create painting in clear lines. Circles and
spirals played major roles in the articulation of the concept of concentric lines in painting.
Through the synthesis and subjective analysis of these natural phenomena (circles and spirals), the
concept was visualized as circles, arcs, curves, spirals, curvilinear lines and concentric circles.
Other linear elements like straight and zig-zag lines were rarely used since the study was focused
on curvatures and circles. Line touches on most aspects of our life. As such it is a generally known
phenomenon in the sense that when a line is mentioned or drawn, the meaning is easily deduced by
the audience. This research sought to develop a relatively new area of study, for painters, by
drawing from various aspects of line and certain known artistic concept and principles. The
survey for the research was based on a systematic inquiry into literature and some paintings of
masters, that possess ideas related to the dynamics of concentric lines in painting. Methodically,
data was collected through study sketches of arranged objects, posed models and personal contact
with (he landscape area of interest. Data analysis involved representational and iconogmphie
approach. The representational approach helped the researcher in locating sources of concentric
lines and examining their possibilities in creating compositions. The Iconogmphie approach
helped in analysing meaning and symbolism of the lines. The resultant study sketches were
presented in a comprehensive figures for easy assessment. Studio experiment was the last stage.
The developmental process of the studio experiment was grouped in to Six categories such as (i)
Spiral /Circular compositions, (ii) Curvilinear Lines and Figures (iii) Concentric Circles and
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Figures (iv) Concentric Lines and Figures (v) Landscape Transformation and (vi) Figural Infusion.
The paintings emerging from these categories were shown in various plates and exhibited as a prerequisite
IbrM.F.A. It was observed that line, has unlimited possibilities in painting. With the
development in various cultures, tradition, certain concepts and principles, there are more to be
expected in lin
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A PROJECT REPORT
SUBMITTED TO THE POST-GRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA,
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (M.F.A.) DEGREE IN PAINTING
Keywords
DYNAMICS, CONCENTRIC, LINES, PAINTING