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Yin-Yang Philosophy
The universe is both constant and cyclical according to the Yin-Yang Philosophy. One force dominates and then it is replaced
by the opposing force. This activity continues constantly and repeats itself over time in a the form of a cycle.
Yin and yang are opposite in nature, but they are part of nature, they rely on each other, and they can't exist without each
other. The balance of yin and yang is important. If yin is stronger, yang will be weaker, and vice versa.
Yin and yang can have aspects of each other, hinting the white dot in the Yin and the black dark apart of Yang. It is believed
that yinyang exists in everything.
In traditional Chinese, Yin-Yang is still important in Chinese medicine and feng shui today. Yin characterizes the feminine or
negative nature of things and Yang stands for the masculine or positive side.
Yang
Sun
Light
Positive Energy
Masculine
Active
Logical
Yin
Moon
Dark
Negative Energy
Feminine
Passive
Intuitive
Inner/Outer Self
Quick Activity: Look up your personal Yin-Yang sign through your sun sign. Are
you more Yin or Yang in your personality?
http://astrolibrary.org/elements/
Marc Chagall
I and the Village
1911
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
192.1 cm 151.4 cm (75.6 in 59.6 in)
Location
Museum of Modern Art, NY
Dreamlike
Expressionism/Cubism
He paints narratives and
folk art, relating to his
Jewish heritage
Animal /Human
Opposing Colors
(complimentary,
warm/cool colors)
Upside down/ right
side up
upside down
buildings
Gustav Klimt
Art Nouveau/Symbolism
Design/Patterns
Gold Leaf
Branches=Life
Crow=death
Heaven and Earth
Kumi Yamashita
Contemparay Artist
Conversation
1999
H150, W40, D40cm
Styrene, motor,
single light source,
shadow
Light/Dark
Shadow v.s
real object
Two faces
Kumi Yamashita
City View
Kumi Yamashita
2003
H250, W500, D5cm
Aluminum numbers,
single light source, shadow
Commissioned by:
Namba Parks Tower, Osaka Japan.
Table Activity!
Klimt
The Kiss
Dimensions: 5' 11" x 5' 11"
Created: 19071908
Marc Chagall
"The Fiddler"
1912
2.
3.
Create an art piece depicting the concept of Yin-Yang by using color and
emotion, the inner/outer self (mark making or feelings) to create a
drawing, painting, or collage.
You must have balance somewhere in your artwork to depict Yin-Yang.
Your artwork must be within a circle which has a continuous cycle.
Essential Questions:
What will you depict in your Yin-Yang Cycle piece?
How can you flow these balances together?
How can you use color and emotion to depict your inner
and outer self and to connect to your ideas of Yin-Yang?