Module 2 Journal

World: 11-2 EMMA KELLY, 950391

Foundations of Design : REPRESENTATION, SEM 2, 2017 M2 JOURNAL - FLATNESS vs PROJECTION Emma Kelly

Anneke Prins, Studio 11

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WEEK 3 READING: TITLE OF READING

Question 1: What is Pictorial Space according to Le Corbusier? (Maximum 100 words) Pictorial space according to LeCorbusier is the space on a two-dimensional picture plane that is always viewed from a distance and therefore is bound to be flat. Because of the flatness it is a space that cannot be experienced or imagined three-dimensionally by accessing and “circulating” through it.

Question 2: The Flatness of Le Corbusier’s painting’s are attributable to two properties. What are they?

And what are these pitted against?(Maximum 100 words) Le Corbusier achieves the flatness through two main drawing techniques. Due to the use of clear outlines of the objects pictured he dismisses the three-dimensional perception of depth and volume.

Secondly the constellation of the subjects suggests flatness as they are joined together with seamless outlines, without painting shadows or using black to indicate the distance between two objects. Solely colour and texture express the space in between two objects and distinguish both from each other.

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MARIO’S WORLD

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1ST MARIO’S WORLD

First Mario World showing both elevations combined

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COMBINED MARIO’S WORLD

Updated hand drawing with added characters

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WEEK 4 READING: TITLE OF READING Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: Explain the difference between Pictoral (in this case perspectival) space and Projection?

(Maximum 100 words) The difference between perspectival space and Projection lies mainly within their construction. A perspectival drawing has a vanishing point, the projection doesn’t. Therefore, the perspectival space is always viewed from one fixed point of view, the vision leading towards that said vanishing point. The projection however leaves it open to the observer as to where the space is leading. If the space is coming forward or leaning into the background can be freely interpreted.

Question 2: Where did Axonometric projection first arise, and why? (Maximum 100 words) The first Axonometric projections arose in a military context. Due to its measurability the technical drawing method was used to anticipate the three-dimensional trajectories and dispersion of projectiles.

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ILLUSTRATED MARIO’S NEW WORLD

World: 11-2 EMMA KELLY, 950391

Final Mario World

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APPENDIX

The set-up and the first objects being drawn

Final drawing of the two elevations in projection

Adding the second elevation and starting to fill up the front of the page, creating a space in between the two

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APPENDIX Development of characters By creating a grid and finding the intersecting points of the characters and the grid I attempted to implant them into the drawing whilst being pictured in the right angle. After projecting the grid in 45 degrees into the drawing and copying the intersecting points, the characters were added.

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