Google Presentation Directions

Students will create a 9-10 slide presentation using the presentation program in Google Docs or Microsoft Power-Point.

  • You must use the organizer (included in the assignment sheet -- download below) to gather information BEFORE you begin the work online.

Slide 1-Title Page

Introduce the Art Period you will focus on:

  • Include a photo of an artwork by one artist that best represents that period.
  • List who created the art and the title of the work.
  • Also include your name, my name, and the period you have art class.

Slide 2-Style of Art

Discuss the period you choose by bulleting 5 facts that describe and define it and include 2 reasons why you chose this period to research.

Slide 3-5 Key Artists

Research at least 3 artists that you feel best represents the period you’re focusing on.

List at least 5 interesting biographical facts about EACH of the artists.

  • Things to include: Brief overview of the artist’s life, including nationality, education, life as an artist, birth and death dates

Slide 6-8 Artist’s Work

Select one key image (an important work of art!) from EACH artist’s body of work.

  • Reflect on how the artist uses the 7 Elements of Art (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space) and Principles of Design (Emphasis, Proportion, Unity, Pattern, Balance, Rhythm, Variety).
  • You must discuss ANY of the Elements and Principles found in the artwork - minimum two of each, though it depends on the artwork, some use all!
  • Include the title, date it was created, and the medium used.

Slide 9-Works Cited Use library’s organizer and online resources.

Fauvism - Sample Presentation