Objectives:
I will demonstrate understanding of reverse painting by correctly layering foreground, midground, and background elements.
I will use acrylic paint techniques effectively, including control of brushstrokes and paint application.
I will mix colors intentionally to convey mood, emotion, and energy rather than realism.
I will apply expressive brushwork to enhance movement and feeling in the composition.
I will complete a visually engaging self-portrait that communicates personal expression and artistic intent.
Vocabulary:
Abstract – Art that does not attempt to represent reality accurately.
Acrylic Paint – Fast-drying paint made with pigment and polymer.
Background – The part of an artwork that appears farthest away.
Blend – To mix colors smoothly together.
Brushstroke – The mark made by a paintbrush.
Emotion – A feeling expressed through artwork.
Expressionism – An art style focused on representing emotions over realism.
Foreground – The part of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer.
Layering – Applying paint in multiple levels.
Midground – The middle area between foreground and background.
Reverse Painting – Painting in the opposite order (details first, background last).
Self-Portrait – An artwork an artist creates of themselves.
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