jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjəkstəpəˈziSH(ə)n/
noun
noun: juxtaposition; plural noun: juxtapositions
This is an idea that is talked about in art a lot, especially in the college setting. Looking back, I wish my teachers had taught me what it meant while I was still in high school, therefore I'm doing this for you. Looking at the definition above, how do you think artists can use this to their advantage? Does it need to be narrative based or can it simply be a juxtaposition of images, textures, colors, shapes, etc.? Does it even need to be a juxtaposition of imagery or can it be a juxtaposition of ideas? How would a juxtaposition of ideas look? Try to think about what the artists might be trying to say. Add your thoughts in the comments section.
We'll be having a class discussion about this, but in the mean time here are some examples for you to look at:
ˌjəkstəpəˈziSH(ə)n/
noun
noun: juxtaposition; plural noun: juxtapositions
- the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
"the juxtaposition of these two images"
This is an idea that is talked about in art a lot, especially in the college setting. Looking back, I wish my teachers had taught me what it meant while I was still in high school, therefore I'm doing this for you. Looking at the definition above, how do you think artists can use this to their advantage? Does it need to be narrative based or can it simply be a juxtaposition of images, textures, colors, shapes, etc.? Does it even need to be a juxtaposition of imagery or can it be a juxtaposition of ideas? How would a juxtaposition of ideas look? Try to think about what the artists might be trying to say. Add your thoughts in the comments section.
We'll be having a class discussion about this, but in the mean time here are some examples for you to look at: