Chinese Brush Paintings

Objectives:

I will experiment with Chinese brush painting techniques, focusing on pressure and brush handling to create different line thicknesses.

I will learn how the angle and grip of the brush affect the strokes, producing variations in the brushwork.

I will practice using varying pressures to achieve a range of lines from thin to thick within a composition.

I will develop a vertical painting that reflects the balance and flow characteristic of traditional Chinese brush painting.

I will integrate features such as simple, natural forms (e.g., bamboo, flowers, mountains) into my artwork to echo traditional Chinese aesthetics.

I can identify Chinese brush paintings.

I can demonstrate that I understand the techniques used to create bamboo and bamboo leaves or cherry blossoms.

I can make use of my entire paper.

Balance: The way elements are arranged in a composition to create a sense of stability.

Brush Handling: The technique of holding and moving the brush to achieve different strokes.

Brush Pressure: The amount of pressure applied to the brush, influencing the thickness of lines.

Composition: The arrangement of elements within the artwork.

Flow: The sense of movement within the painting, created by the use of continuous and harmonious brushstrokes.

Line Thickness: The width of the lines, controlled by varying brush pressure.

Negative Space: The empty or open areas around and between the subjects in a composition.

Proportion: The size relationship between different elements in the artwork.

Simplicity: The focus on minimal elements to create balance and clarity, often used in traditional Chinese painting.

Vertical Orientation: The placement of the artwork so that it is taller than it is wide

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The following National and State Art Standards were covered in the unit:

Creating:

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
- VA
  .2.7a: Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
  (In this project, students develop brush techniques to create a traditional Chinese brush painting.)
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- VA
  .1.7a: Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
  (Students practice brush control, line variation, and composition techniques.)

Presenting:

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
- VA
  .1.7a: Based on criteria, analyze and evaluate methods for preparing and presenting art.
  (Students evaluate their brush painting techniques and refine their final composition.)

Responding:

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
- VA
  .1.7a: Explain how the location of artworks (e.g., museum, gallery, virtual space) influences how they are perceived and valued.
  (Students discuss the cultural context and importance of Chinese brush painting.)

Connecting:

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
- VA
  .1.7a: Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.
  (Students study how traditional Chinese brush painting reflects cultural values and history.)

Creating:

Art Standard C: Students will explore and develop their abilities to create art.
- 6-8.Cr.1.h: Investigate traditional or contemporary practices of a variety of artists and cultures to inform personal artwork.
  (Students explore traditional Chinese brush painting techniques and apply them to their own work.)
Art Standard D: Students will learn about and use tools, materials, techniques, and processes in creating their artwork.
- 6-8.Cr.2.h: Use various media, techniques, and processes to develop skills and create works of art.
  (Students experiment with brush handling and pressure to create different effects.)

Responding:

Art Standard F: Students will reflect upon their work and assess the work of others.
- 6-8.Re.1.h: Reflect on and discuss how personal and cultural experiences influence meaning in works of art.
  (Students discuss how cultural context influences their understanding of Chinese brush painting.)
Art Standard G: Students will understand the value and significance of the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
- 6-8.Cn.1.h: Investigate how art is influenced by and influences culture, history, and society.
  (Students analyze how Chinese brush painting represents cultural traditions and history.)

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