Students explore a variety of influential periods of art through historical study and related projects. Students learn about diverse cultures and classical masters to gain an appreciation for these classified periods of creative history. Rooted in discussion of the most influential artists throughout history partnered with the execution of their techniques, students will discover what makes the master artists of the past so important to the art of today.
Welcome back! Like Jim Carrey says in the video we watched in class, art is evidence that you were here, alive and breathing. As you think about art and what place it holds in the world around us, answer this quintessential question (in your opinion). One page handwritten or typed, you will be graded on including the following and in how thoroughly you explain yourself DUE MONDAY AUGUST 28th:
- What is art and what makes a creation a piece of art?
-Does a creation have to be visually appealing to be considered art?
- What makes someone an artist?
I Needed Color Video
- What is art and what makes a creation a piece of art?
-Does a creation have to be visually appealing to be considered art?
- What makes someone an artist?
I Needed Color Video
MOSAICS UNIT
Thinking about our mandala microlab in class to help us in our mosaic design, please complete the sketches attached in your project below. After handing in your project please complete the reflection sheet and self assessment rubric.
Ancient Mosaic Project
Thinking about our mandala microlab in class to help us in our mosaic design, please complete the sketches attached in your project below. After handing in your project please complete the reflection sheet and self assessment rubric.
Ancient Mosaic Project
RENAISSANCE UNIT
If you finish early with your Mosaic (or you're waiting for parts to dry), you can begin on the next project's microlab (the short activity to prepare you for the bigger project we'll do). You objective is to create 10 small drawings from life- using pencil or pen: 5 of the drawings are of a natural object from multiple points of view, and the other 5 drawings are of a man-made object from multiple points of view (see example below). When thinking about drawing try to do the following (like I demonstrated in class)----> keep it sketchy, use some detail, use some shading, and explore different points of view. We'll start this this week, and continue next academic cycle.
If you finish early with your Mosaic (or you're waiting for parts to dry), you can begin on the next project's microlab (the short activity to prepare you for the bigger project we'll do). You objective is to create 10 small drawings from life- using pencil or pen: 5 of the drawings are of a natural object from multiple points of view, and the other 5 drawings are of a man-made object from multiple points of view (see example below). When thinking about drawing try to do the following (like I demonstrated in class)----> keep it sketchy, use some detail, use some shading, and explore different points of view. We'll start this this week, and continue next academic cycle.
Thinking about what we discussed in class today (9/26) about Leonardo DaVinci and his codex, scientific illustration, and exploration of the natural world, think about what you might want to study and explore through drawing in this project. Remember, it can be from a photo, it can be a natural object, it can be a mechanical object- it simply has to be something that you're using for reference in front of you (you can't draw from your head for this one).
Leonardo DaVinci Scientific Illustration Project
Leonardo DaVinci Scientific Illustration Project
POST-IMPRESSIONISM UNIT
We're going to jump ahead through history quite a few years now from the Renaissance which was in the 15th and 16th centuries to Post Impressionism which took place in the late 1800's. More specifically, we're going to be studying Vincent Van Gogh and his expressive portraits. First, to get a thorough sense of the history here we're going to break into teams during class and research and briefly present on the following:
Team 1: What are some of the art movements that took place (name at least 4) between the Renaissance and Post-Impressionism? Name them and give a brief description of each. How might each have influenced the next?
Team 2: Research information on Vincent Van Gogh's personal life. Specifically the relationship Vincent had with his brother Theo. Read some of the letters they sent to each other (any letters of your choice) and elaborate on the subject matter of some of the letters.
Team 3: Research Vincent Van Gogh's artwork. Specifically, research when he started painting--what did those paintings look like? Do you notice a change in his paintings over time? What specifically is changing?
Team 4: Research Vincent Van Gogh's love life. What are some specific stories you found about lovers he had? Have at least 3 anecdotes ready.
Team 5: Research Vincent Van Gogh's career path. What was he before he decided to become an artist? Why did he become an artist?
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Now that you have a bigger picture of Van Gogh and who he was as a person, let's get started on the project. For this project you'll be creating a portrait that's expressive and colorful using acrylic paint. To practice before starting the project, you'll do 2 microlabs. The portrait practice below (a sideview and front view of a face), and the color wheel.
Vincent Van Gogh packet
We're going to jump ahead through history quite a few years now from the Renaissance which was in the 15th and 16th centuries to Post Impressionism which took place in the late 1800's. More specifically, we're going to be studying Vincent Van Gogh and his expressive portraits. First, to get a thorough sense of the history here we're going to break into teams during class and research and briefly present on the following:
Team 1: What are some of the art movements that took place (name at least 4) between the Renaissance and Post-Impressionism? Name them and give a brief description of each. How might each have influenced the next?
Team 2: Research information on Vincent Van Gogh's personal life. Specifically the relationship Vincent had with his brother Theo. Read some of the letters they sent to each other (any letters of your choice) and elaborate on the subject matter of some of the letters.
Team 3: Research Vincent Van Gogh's artwork. Specifically, research when he started painting--what did those paintings look like? Do you notice a change in his paintings over time? What specifically is changing?
Team 4: Research Vincent Van Gogh's love life. What are some specific stories you found about lovers he had? Have at least 3 anecdotes ready.
Team 5: Research Vincent Van Gogh's career path. What was he before he decided to become an artist? Why did he become an artist?
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Now that you have a bigger picture of Van Gogh and who he was as a person, let's get started on the project. For this project you'll be creating a portrait that's expressive and colorful using acrylic paint. To practice before starting the project, you'll do 2 microlabs. The portrait practice below (a sideview and front view of a face), and the color wheel.
Vincent Van Gogh packet
CONTEMPORARY POINTILLISM UNIT
Now that you have a bigger picture of Impression, and post impressionism, we're moving onto another art movement that was deeply influence by these two styles: pointillism. Pointillism is a lot like impressionism, except that the expressive strokes are dots that visually blend when looking at a painting. After doing the research microlab, you'll see that many contemporary artists (like Chuck Close) are very inspired by the principles of pointillism. To prepare for the project, complete the microlab, and the color watercolor sketches, and allow these contemporary artists to inspire your approach to your final project. You can use any material.
Pointillism packet
Now that you have a bigger picture of Impression, and post impressionism, we're moving onto another art movement that was deeply influence by these two styles: pointillism. Pointillism is a lot like impressionism, except that the expressive strokes are dots that visually blend when looking at a painting. After doing the research microlab, you'll see that many contemporary artists (like Chuck Close) are very inspired by the principles of pointillism. To prepare for the project, complete the microlab, and the color watercolor sketches, and allow these contemporary artists to inspire your approach to your final project. You can use any material.
Pointillism packet
SOCIAL ISSUES UNIT
We're jumping forward quite a few years from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's. We'll be looking at Robert Rauschenberg's work in depth, along with other contemporary artists like Kara Walker, Wangechi Mutu, and Shepard Fairey. Each of these artists makes their work about social issues. What are some social issues that affect you personally? You'll be making a piece (collage, painting, mixed media- it's up to you) that sends a message about whatever issue is important to you.
Robert Rauschenberg Packet
We're jumping forward quite a few years from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's. We'll be looking at Robert Rauschenberg's work in depth, along with other contemporary artists like Kara Walker, Wangechi Mutu, and Shepard Fairey. Each of these artists makes their work about social issues. What are some social issues that affect you personally? You'll be making a piece (collage, painting, mixed media- it's up to you) that sends a message about whatever issue is important to you.
Robert Rauschenberg Packet
ARTISTIC HABITS UNIT
Normally, I'd introduce the artist or art movement to you and we'd study some techniques and you'd learn new methods. For this project YOU will be researching an artist and finding a method that you want to explore. You can pick an artist that is alive or dead. You can pick an artist based on their subject matter/theme or their technique. My only requirement is that you stay away from pinterest. Some interesting sites to find great current artists are behance.net, etsy.com, and society6.com. For artists of the pasts, I highly suggest the books in the classroom or in the library. Below is the packet that accompanies this project. You will have two academic weeks to complete it. There is no homework page for this. There is, however, an alternate reflection. In the packet you'll see a prompt for a short essay.
Artist Research Project Packet
Normally, I'd introduce the artist or art movement to you and we'd study some techniques and you'd learn new methods. For this project YOU will be researching an artist and finding a method that you want to explore. You can pick an artist that is alive or dead. You can pick an artist based on their subject matter/theme or their technique. My only requirement is that you stay away from pinterest. Some interesting sites to find great current artists are behance.net, etsy.com, and society6.com. For artists of the pasts, I highly suggest the books in the classroom or in the library. Below is the packet that accompanies this project. You will have two academic weeks to complete it. There is no homework page for this. There is, however, an alternate reflection. In the packet you'll see a prompt for a short essay.
Artist Research Project Packet