Historical and Cultural Context
Drawing Prompt
Edward Gory (1925-2000) b. America

"If something doesn't creep into a drawing that you're not prepared for, you might as well not have drawn it." - http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/21578.Edward_Gorey

Media emphasis: writer, illustrator, costume and set designer

Art movement(s): Surrealism, Gothic

Principles and elements of design: balance, contrast, emphasis, line, movement, space, texture, value

Helpful links: http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/
http://www.goreyography.com/west/west.htm

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