Objectives:
I will visually represent how a birch tree changes in appearance during the seasons.
I will use scraped cardboard to create texture on the birch tree trunks and surrounding environments, simulating the roughness of the bark and natural elements.
I will apply tempera paint to depict different seasons, focusing on color choices and how they reflect each time of year.
I will tell the story of a birch tree’s transformation across seasons through the development of a triptych (three-part) format
I will compare and contrast the compositions of each seasonal panel, paying attention to how elements like color, shape, and line change with the seasons.
Background: The part of the artwork that appears furthest from the viewer, often containing less detail and softer edges.
Composition: The arrangement of elements in a work of art to create a balanced and pleasing whole.
Cool colors: Colors associated with coolness, like blues, purples, and greens, often used for winter or late spring.
Contrast: The difference between light and dark areas, or between warm and cool colors, to create visual interest.
Foreground: The part of a work that appears closest to the viewer, often containing the most detail.
Middle ground: The area in an artwork that is between the foreground and background, giving depth to the scene.
Scraping technique: A method of using a tool, such as cardboard, to scrape paint across a surface, creating texture and lines.
Seasonal changes: The transformation of the natural environment throughout different times of the year, reflected in color, shape, and form.
Tempera paint: A fast-drying paint made of pigments mixed with a water-based binder, often used for vibrant colors.
Texture: The perceived surface quality in art, which can be implied visually or felt physically (e.g., rough or smooth surfaces).
Triptych: A work of art divided into three sections, often used to tell a story or depict a progression.
Warm colors: Colors associated with warmth, such as reds, yellows, and oranges, often used to depict fall or early spring.
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