This is the first concept where we talked about likeness. The concept of envelope is to identify largest volume inside which the model is resting. Outer limits of her physical being. This gives us an understanding of her natural form/natural geometry (not square, not parallel, not the same length, irregular lengths and angles)
Envelope can be used as a Compositional Tool. Envelope has compositional relationship to rectangle of the paper. The envelope also introduces the concept of variety. Each line in the envelope has a different length and angle. We also checked for variety by connecting different points within the envelope and checking their lengths and angles. This variety ultimately helps with likeness and the natural form is highly irregular and non-repetitive. I believe doing envelopes will also help train the eye to compare lengths and angles to judge proportion and teaches us nature of natural shapes.
Here is a pageful of envelopes from class
Some names from my class notes - need to lookup - Ellsworth kelly, Alexander caldon
Envelope can be used as a Compositional Tool. Envelope has compositional relationship to rectangle of the paper. The envelope also introduces the concept of variety. Each line in the envelope has a different length and angle. We also checked for variety by connecting different points within the envelope and checking their lengths and angles. This variety ultimately helps with likeness and the natural form is highly irregular and non-repetitive. I believe doing envelopes will also help train the eye to compare lengths and angles to judge proportion and teaches us nature of natural shapes.
Here is a pageful of envelopes from class
Some names from my class notes - need to lookup - Ellsworth kelly, Alexander caldon
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