III. Language

Exercise 8. Find in the text and put down English equivalents to the following word combinations:

Графічний дизайн, розташування візуальних елементів, свідома думка, використовувати рівнозначно з різними термінами, візуальна послідовність, мати повну єдність, без уваги, мирне співіснування, розміщення значних відмінностей, життєвість елементів, незначна видозміна, повторення елементів, візуальна стежина, дотикові ілюзії.

Exercise 9. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. Composition is the … of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art.

(arrangement, organization, page layout )

2. The viewer's eye is drawn round the painting by the individual life and … of the elements.

(variety, vitality, coherent )

3. The painter is continually … one element and then modifying it in the light of unexpected effects in others.

(pushing, deploying, juxtaposing)

4. Texture means surface qualities which translate into … illusions.

(tactile, property, constant)

5. Elements should be integrated so that the picture has an overall … .

(width, movement, unity)

Exercise 10. Make up the possible word combinations out of the following and translate them:

1. to refer to 2. to apply to 3. to aid 4. to create 5. to strengthen 6. to make 7. to emphasize 8. to push

a. coherent intention b. visual interest c. a statement d. as page layout e. a painting f. form g. one element h. any work of art

Exercise 11. Match the definitions to the terms in the left column:

1. composition 2. unity 3. harmony 4. variety 5. contrast 6. movement 7. repetition 8. rhythm

a) is when differences in tone, color, shapes create visual interest. b)is a peaceful coexistence of elements. c) is when the viewer's eye is drawn round the painting. d) is the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art. e). is when juxtaposing wide differences in elements create emphasis. f).is repetition of elements. g).means that elements should be integrated. h) means that properties repeated give emphasis and unity to a work

Exercise 12. Fill in the table “Elements of design.”

Elements of design

IV. Text understanding

Exercise 13. Agree or disagree with the statements. Correct the false statements.

Agreement: I agree with you; You are right; Certainly; Exactly so ; I fully support you

Disagreement: I can’t agree with you; I am afraid you are mistaken; Not quite so; This is not true; I disagree with the statement that…

1. In the visual arts composition is often used interchangeably with various terms.

2. With the help of composition the artist can create different effects.

3. There are three main elements of design.

4. Drawing is a dialogue, between what the painter hopes for, and what the work is currently displaying.

5. In photography and sculpture composition is commonly referred to as page layout.

6. Line is the visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece.

7. Value means shading used to emphasize form.

Exercise 14. Answer the questions:

1. How many definitions of composition are there in the text? List them.

2. What effects can the artist create with the help of composition?

3. Do elements of design relate to each other? Explain the meaning of every element.

4. How are elements of compositional painting to be deployed?

5. What is the difference between repletion and rhythm?