Element One: Time
Time itself is what separates art into the 4D category. It brings artists out of the dimensions of height, width, and depth into something entirely different. Most people have a basic understanding of time, but the usage of it in art can vary greatly.
While there are several categories of time, the most common one is "measured time," or the way we view time through clocks and watches. This is the objective time, the kind that does not change. On the other hand, there is "experienced time," otherwise known as subjective time. Two other categories for time are "running" and "biological" time. Running time, also known as play time, in the real time of a live performance such as a play or film. Biological time is a measure of time related purely to bodily functions such as thirst and hunger. A final category discussed in the article is "digital time" which has a lot to do with "battery life" and the hyperawareness of it. Each of the different types of time can be used in some way with art. Whether this involves something as simple as a quick recording or a full film, time has its place amongst the other elements of art.
In this piece, I like how the different movements of the horse over time are shown. The transparency of earlier actions translated to the darker silhouettes of later actions gives a sense of depth to the piece.
Element Two: Sound
The usage of sound in art can give new meanings to pieces. The opposite of sound, silence, can also give more meaning to a piece. Sound can be sustained throughout a piece, be a sudden onset in a piece, or it can decay and fall off throughout a piece. There are five categories of sound: synchronous, nonsynchronous, asynchronous, diegetic, and non-diegetic. Synchronous sounds are timed to the actions in the art while nonsynchronous are the opposite. Asynchronous is sound that we hear that does not necessarily match what we see. Diegetic sounds are also referred to as "actual sounds" while non-diegetic is sometimes referred to as "commentary."
I like how the sound waves of this piece overlap with one another. There are multiple colors which shows the different sounds that play against each other.
Element Three: Movement
Movement is the shifts and variation in objects, sound, and light. There are two main parts of movement: successional and oppositional. The absence of movement is referred to as stillness. Successional movement is designed to lead one's eye in one direction. Oppositional movement involves clashes between two or more objects. Movement in 4D art can be both observed and participated in. Movement has distinct parts, similarly to sound: attacking, decaying, and sustaining.
I like how the paint gives a sense that the man is dissipating. He looks like he is dissolving into the canvas.
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