Aboriginal Rhythms Computer Activity: Open up Paint or similar drawing program. Create a new page (approximately 700 x 525 pixels). The background color can be any color you wish. Look at this modern example of an Aboriginal dot painting. Notice the individual dots placed in rows to create lines that are placed together to create shapes. These lines of dots create a beautiful visual rhythm that carry the eye across the work. If you look at the detail, or close-up, you will see the different colors and color patterns this artst used. Because this project can be tedious, it is best to think of your basic design first. Consider designing a motif. A motif is a pattern or design that gets repeated over and over again in larger works. Wallpaper patterns use motifs. A motif is designed, then it is printed over and over again onto the wallpaper backing. Look at this student sample. Can you see the motif? How many times was the motif copied to complete the project? Motif Student Sample Digital Dots 1 2 4 3 Notice the motif has been marked with a heavy black rectangle so you van see it. That design is repeated four times to complete the final project. This final work has how many “lines of symmetry”? If you guessed two, you would be correct. Look at the horizontal and vertical dotted red lines. These are the two lines of symmetry. Now try creating one of your own. When you are done, print it, sign it and frame it for our Art Gallery. Page 1 of 1 The Principles of Design - Activities: Aboriginal Rhythms Name_____________________________________________________Section_________________