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Art exists in time as well as space. Time implies change and movement; movement implies the passage of time. Movement and time, whether actual or an illusion, are crucial elements in art although we may not be aware of it. An art work may incorporate actual motion; that is, the artwork itself moves in some way.
Definition of the terms: Time refers to a period of existence in the past, present or future. Motion refers to a change in place or position. In art, motion is usually seen in the action of the subject.
One of the problems artists face in creating static (singular, fixed images) is how to imbue them with a sense of time and motion. Some more traditional solutions to this problem employ the use of spatial relationships, especially perspective and atmospheric perspective.
Time and motion are closely linked elements in art. Most of the traditional art media are inherently motionless and timeless. Artists who work in static media have found imaginative ways to indicate the passage of time and the appearance of motion. New technology and media have evolved that allow artists to capture and express time and motion.
Time and motion is employed in both static and in time-based mediums and can show a direct action or the intended path for the viewer ‘s eye to follow through a piece. Techniques such as scale and proportion (also a Principle) are used to create the feeling of motion or the passing of time in static visual artwork.
Time and Motion are essential components in Hans Haacke's Condensation Cube. Over time, the moisture inside goes through the cycle of evaporation and condensation. The transparent walls show the motion of droplets as they run down the sides of the cube.
I bandy the word about in the context of the art experience. There is gestalt psychology and gestalt therapy, and there is the gestaltist's way of perceiving himself and others—a way of being, acting. and integrating experi- ence. The premises of gestalt philosophy most relevant to the art experience
