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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art
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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art

by John A Parks
December 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Rockport Publishers
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003 Ambiguity

Sometimes, a work of art acquires strength by projecting a structure or meaning that is ambiguous and open to diverse interpretation.

Perceptual ambiguity. A representation of a three-dimensional formation that can be interpreted in alternative ways. The classic example is the Necker cube, a drawing of a cube that can be seen as occupying space in two alternative ways.

Ambiguity of recognition. A representational element has more than one interpretation due to inadequate or confusing cues. For example, a shadowy shape might be either a human head or an apple.

Ambiguity of meaning. The sense or import of the artwork is ambiguous. The viewer is presented with an ongoing conundrum because symbols, narrative action, or other ...

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ISBN: 9781631595431