BEAUTY
THE IMAGE and its Jaci Marioh Visagist
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emotional effects
In ancient Greece, distinguished philosophers devoted their time to the study of physical appearances. Aristotle and his disciples, for example, even elaborated theories on how one’s features reflected their spirit. ‘Soft hair is a sign of cowardice, while thicker hair is a sign of courage,’ they said. Recklessness, they said, could be divined in a person with ‘bright, wide open and bloodshot eyes.’ Whereas a broad nose was indicative of laziness. In the modern world, we are advised not to judge people by their appearance. But the face is like a window to our most intimate secrets. Details of our personality and intelligence are revealed through the lines, shapes and colours of our faces. Our appearance is much more than bone structure and skin. When we observe an image, before we are able to analyse it rationally, we experience emotions that come from the lines, forms, and colours that compose it.
Each observer can read it in a different way, but one of the most striking features of this work is the turbulent sky, full of curves in paradox with the tranquillity of the village.
Inclined lines: these suggest movement and are dramatic. In the design of sports cars, for example, they are used to convey the idea of excitement and speed. An unconventional product or idea will take advantage of inclined lines in its conception and details. They are likewise adopted in visual advertising.
Re-reading and joining two works by Vincent Van Gogh, “Self-portrait with felt hat” and “The starry night”.
Artista: Deniz Lozano Junior | Mídia: Micromosaico Data: 2017 | Dimensões: 51cmx36cm
in a classroom laid out in rows of desks. Men in positions of authority, such as priests and presidents, often present themselves behind a rostrum, a barrier that discourages questioning, creates distance and a sense of authority and power.
The meaning of lines and shapes There are four basic types of lines which form basic geometric structures; all of them have universal meanings and are rooted in primitive human visual communication instincts. Visual communication developed well before verbal communication. Horizontal lines:transmit a sense of power, security, and stability. A teacher, for example, presents himself as an authority
Vertical lines: These transmit force, control, self-confidence, and leadership. They are considered cold lines because they do not express emotions. Vertical and horizontal lines form the ‘square’, a classic shape associated with luxury, power, and sophistication. Classic lines generally appear in the design of men’s perfume bottles-an exception being Chanel No.5. Conservative people may be referred to as ‘square’ because that geometric figure transmits the feeling of resistance to change. 16
Linhas curvas: these are emotional, romantic and sensual and associated with femininity; they often appear in the design of women’s perfume bottles. When we look at a person, sensations and emotions are triggered in the same way by their features, hairstyle, eyebrows, beard, gestures, clothing and accessories. That is why it’s said that the first impression is the one that stays with us because it is so strong that it is practically impossible to erase it with words or behaviour.
