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Moral Rights and Issues

The artist has moral rights to his or her artwork. This includes the right of integrity and attribution. There are proposals to amend the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) to recognise Indigenous communal moral rights.The Moral Rights Amendments to the Copyright Act were introduced in December 2000 and provide some new ways to challenge inappropriate treatment of Indigenous artworks.

Aboriginals reserve the right to be e attributed as the artist. Artists can require their names be clearly reproduced alongside all reproductions of their works.The right not to have work falsely attributed to another artist. Artists can take action against parties who falsely attribute others as the creators of their work. They have the right of integrity. Artists can take action against parties who subject their works to inappropriate treatment.


http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/32368/Visual_arts_protocol_guide.pdf

Aboriginal Motifs

Functional and Philosophies

Respect

The rights of Indigenous people to own and control their heritage, including Indigenous images, designs, stories and other cultural expressions, should be respected.

To respect the Aboriginal people of Australia it is best to seek advice from the Indigenous community on how they want to be acknowledge.

It is common practice for Indigenous artists to seek approval from the Indigenous community for public art-based projects in any particular ‘country’ within Australia.

Avoid inappropriate or outdated perspectives and terminology when dealing with any cultural groups.

Proper returns and royalties

Indigenous people should share in the benefits and receive proper returns and royalties for the use of their cultural heritage material.

It is important to consider ways in which the language group can benefit from the use of their material.

A royalty is the name given to payments that copyright owners receive for authorising the use of their works.

Royalties are one of the ways artists make money from their works. Once an artwork has been created and sold, the artist can still control the copyright and receive income from it.


http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/32368/Visual_arts_protocol_guide.pdf

Native American motifs

Redskins logo 1965-1969

Redskins logo 1982

Washington Redskins, Chris snider,
1972 - present

Native American motifs 

Washington Redskins, Chris snider, 1972.

The Washington Redskins logo has a simple and clean feel. There is contrast of the brown face standing out of the yellow circle that frames it. The feathers are outlined with a heavy black line that distracts from the focus of the face. The logo doesn’t have much balance due to the heavy feather on the left. The colours are too dark on the face and allow the yellow to stand out in comparison.

Their logo is the face of a Native American chief facing the right. The chief's head is placed within a yellow circle that has some yellow feathers. The yellow comes from the team colors of burgundy and gold.

The feather is used as a motif to represent Native American Indians and their culture. In this case the feather is used twice. Most people today when thinking of Native American Indians would picture feathers used in their native dress. Over time the Washington Redskins logo hasn’t changed dramatically although they did add the Indian in the last two designs.

Overall I think this logo isn’t very appealing and doesn’t do justice to the Native American Indians. The design does reach its intention is to relate to the Native Indians reconisable look although it needs work to improve the overall appearance. Changing the colours the graphics position would improve the logo. 


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Redskins

Chris Creamer, 1998, vector image

NRL Jerseys. Melbourne Storm 2011

The Melbourne Storm jersey uses vertical lightning bolts over the chest to create a dynamic design. It leads the eye down and up to the logo placed on the left shoulder and a crest on the right. This design is taken over by the sponsor logo ‘me Bank’ the purple is vibrant and is outlined by a dark blue stripe across the shoulders. The lightning bolts are coloured white where as on the logo the bolt in yellow.

The main elements used are line and colour. These contribute to the dynamics of the design due to strong jagged lines of the bolt shooting own the jersey. These elements help the design come together.  The main principle used is dynamics. This is evident in the lines of the lightning bolts. Scale is used for the comparison of the bolts and the logos. The ‘me Bank’ logo takes up most of the design and looks out of place because its design uses stability and form.

The jersey uses abstract art because of the shapes and colours used.

The concept is to have a brightly coloured jersey for the athletes to see their teammates on the field. The lightning bolt is a good example of one of the motifs used because it represents power and strength. This is also used for ancient Greek mythology for the greek God Zeus.

My personal opinion of this design is it takes away from the meaning of the jersey. This is because of the massive sponsor on the front. I think the colours work well with the design but the silver bolts should be coloured yellow to relate to the logo.

http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=33sazy6vnww71kd2rty8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_art

Melbourne Sports Museum Critiques

Hyperbole, vector image,1992 season

The Sydney Swans logo uses positive and negative space with the red on the white background. Hierarchy starts with the eye focusing on the black Sydney Swans font first, which then leads the eye down to the red ‘V’ and the white swan. It’s a symmetrical design, equal on both sides. The text Sydney Swans sits on top of the ‘V’ and it kerned out to create a balanced look. The white Sydney Opera House is a motif, which represents one of Sydney’s greatest attractions. Another motif used is the swan, which signify the attributes of the largest flying bird. They are also strong and stay in groups. It’s a simplistic design that is also bold, dynamic and stands out.

Colour and shape stand out to be the main elements used. They help create a bold and dynamic design by using a vivid red contrasting on a white background that forms the bold shape of the ‘V’.

The main principles of design used are stability and dynamics. The stability contribute to a successful design by helping the logo look equal and crisp. The straight lines leading to a dynamic point helps the eye move down the page. There are also dynamic angles used in the points of the Opera House that tie in the design.

The Sydney Swans logo relates to geometric abstract art due to the bold colours and shapes used.

The design concept uses the Sydney Opera House because it’s easily recognisable as Sydney’s biggest landmark attraction. The swan is used to represent the mascot ‘Cyggy’. The red ‘V’ replaces the letter v on their motto  ‘Onwards to victory’, which is used on posers.   

Overall I think that the design achieves its intentions. It stands out to me a successful design. It uses its principles and elements in a creative way that stands out on a football field.

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Sydney+Opera+House.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Swans

http://www.hyperbole.com.au/portfolio/sydneyswans.html

Critiquing Tools

ART VOCABULARY LIST


Composition: The organization of the elements of design in an art work, following certain principles of design


Dimension: A term used to describe an object's extent in space. A two-dimensional object is one that has length and width. A three-dimensional object is one that has length, width, and depth. 


Focal point: The element or object in a work of art on which the viewer's attention is focused. 


Medium: Any material used by an artist to produce a work of art. 


Negative space: The void or open areas around an object or form. 












ADJECTIVE LIST


Organic:  shapes or forms. Shapes or forms that are non-geometric or free- flowing, and that are based on natural objects.


Movement: A principle of design. Movement is the way in which the elements of design are organized so that the viewer's eye is led through the work of art in a systematic way


Heavy: Thick or substantial 


Electric: Having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement


Textured: The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by thearrangement and thickness of its threads

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Stability: the state of being stable, equal.

dynamics: when shapes have angles. Characterised by constant change, activity, or progress 

rhythm: Rhythm involves the repetition of elements to create the illusion of movement. 

scale: Scale in drawing refers to the proportion or ratio that defines the size relationships.

BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

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Line: A line may be defined as the visual path left by a moving point. 

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colour: Colour is the particular hue that is seen when light is reflected off an object. 

http://lostandtaken.com/blog/tag/fur

texture: Texture is the feel or appearance of an object or material.

http://www.changethethought.com/tag/good-shape-design

shape: Shape refers to an area that is defined by an edge on a 2D surface plane.  A shape is its own item – it is contained by a border and is separated from the other shapes in the area. 

http://www.korthalsaltes.com/model.php?name_en=cubic%20shapes

form: Form is sculptural or three-dimensional shape (e.g., cube, pyramid, sphere). 

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