The Visual Dance

by Wolfrom, Joen

• ISBN13: 9780914881933
• ISBN10: 0914881930
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-11-01
• Publisher: C & T Pub

Summary

Learn the secrets to creating spectacular quilts. In this long-awaited, extraordinary book, Joen Wolfrom introduces you to nature' s design secrets, using her own observations and experiences to take you on a fulfilling creative journey. Tucked inside are exquisite quilt photos, enchanting hand drawings, easy-to-understand instructional illustrations, and crystal clear descriptions. You will find yourself eagerly exploring, experimenting, and solving the mysteries of design in a simple, positive way that allows you to creat e quilts and wall art with confidence and excitement . A wealth of ideas, design basics, and other essential information will make each work of art you create dance with visual beauty and interest.

Table of Contents

Dedication	4	(1)
Acknowledgments	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(1)
Commencement	7	(2)
Section One: Setting the Visual Stage	9	(90)
The Emotional Power of Art
Recognizing Your Artistic Preferences; Learning To Speak the Lanaguage of Art	10	(2)
The Power of Line
Photo Gallery 2-13	12	(6)
The Line Comes Alive; The Personality of Line; The Flow of Direction; Activities and Extended Learning	18	(9)
The Fascination of Shapes Photo Gallery 14-30	27	(72)
Natural Shapes; Organic Shapes; Abstract Shapes; Non-Objective Shapes; Geometric Shapes; Activities and Extended Learning	34	(9)
Adding the Visual Giants Color and Value
Photo Gallery 31-46	43	(6)
Nature and Its Color Scales; Color Families; Intensity; Color Dominance; Color Temperatures; Color and Value; Color Schemes; Activities and Extended Learning	49	(10)
Proporation and Scale
Photo Gallery 47-50	59	(2)
Proportion; Proportion and Traditional Quilt Patterns; Scale; Using Your Intuitive Design Style; Working With Scale-Letting Your Design Dictate Size; The Golden Mean-Elegance in Proportion; Activities and Extended Learning	61	(6)
Creating the Visual Dance
Photo Gallery 51-57	67	(3)
Visual Beauty-More Than Skin Deep; Family Rules in the Visual Arts-Design Principles; The Principle of Visual Balance-The Strong, Silent Partner; Dominance; Focus or Emphasis; Activities and Extended Learning	70	(11)
The Visual Dance-An Exhibition of Spectacular Quilts	81	(18)
Section Two: Designing Spectacular Quilts	99	(44)
The Quilter's Palette-Fabrics
Photo Gallery 93-100	100	(4)
New Ways to Buy and Select Fabrics for Quilts; Making Wise Choices-Staying Away From Problem-Plagued Fabrics; Looking for the Elusively Clear Fabrics; Individualism and Fabric Choices; Activities and Extended Learning	104	(7)
Enhancing Through Texture-The Quilting Line
Photo Gallery 101-110	111	(4)
Quilting-More Then Just a Line; Being Responsive to the Design's Needs; Individual Preferences; Beyond the Quilting Design-Getting Practical; Activities and Extended Learning	115	(3)
Designing Spectacular Traditional Quilts-Setting the Stage
Photo Gallery 112-123	118	(4)
Creating Balance-The Eye's Natural Focus; Know Your Design Before You Start; Border Enhancement-An Area of Great Concern; Quilts Designs With Special Considerations; Other Design Concerns; Activities and Extended Learning	122	(13)
Exciting New Designs	135	(2)
Exquisite Endings-A Closing Exhibition of Quilts	137	(6)
Bibliography	143	(1)
Sources
Patterns; Fabric; General Quilting Supplies by Mail Order; Suggested Resource Books for Your Personal Library; Other Books	143
Joen Wolfrom