Keith Haring Drawing

Objectives:

I will demonstrate the ability to create a drawing of the human body in a simplified form using simplified, bold shapes and figures inspired by Keith Haring's style

I will demonstrate the ability to create movement through the use of action lines/movement lines near the body

I will demonstrate the ability to use a horizon line and simplified colors to create a ground and sky and apply bright/flat colors to my figures and background to reflect the style of Keith Haring

I will demonstrate the ability to create a composition that makes use of my entire paper whether vertical or horizontal (more than one figure can be used)

I can recognize and describe the influence of pop culture and social messages in Keith Haring's art

Vocabulary:

Bold Colors – Bright, saturated colors that are usually solid and fill large areas without shading.

Composition- creating a sense of space that arranges the visual elements, where you put things on your paper; we should be filling the entire paper with our person or animal in this composition

Focal Point- the area of focus within the work of art; the area that the viewer's eye should be drawn toward; it is usually the largest thing on the paper, maybe the brightest or stands out because it is a different color, there might be leading lines to it; many times it is located toward the center of the paper

Horizon Line- the line that separates the sky and the ground

Movement- a principle of design that gives the impression of action; on this project we will add action lines to help create a sense of movement

Pop Art – An art movement where artists use images from popular culture and mass media.

Positive and Negative Space – The figure (positive space) and the space around it (negative space) that work together in the composition.

Simplified Figures – Basic human forms or figures with minimal details, often in a cartoonish style.

Symbolism – The use of images or symbols to convey ideas, messages, or emotions.

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video credited to Traveling Art Room

video credited to Amy Markham

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

National Core Arts Standards (NCAS):

Creating:
- Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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    .2.5: Develop and explore artistic ideas based on the influence of Keith Haring’s work, using simplified figures and bold colors.
- Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
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    .1.5: Experiment with techniques such as movement lines and flat colors to create a composition in the style of Keith Haring.
Presenting:
- Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
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    .1.5: Demonstrate craftsmanship and technique in the use of clean, bold lines, and neat application of color, mimicking Keith Haring’s style.
Responding:
- Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
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    .1.5: Recognize the characteristics of Keith Haring’s art, including his use of color, movement, and simplified figures, and describe how they convey energy and meaning.
Connecting:
- Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
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    .1.5: Create artwork inspired by personal experiences, similar to how Keith Haring used his art to reflect cultural and social issues.
- Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
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    .1.5: Understand and explore the cultural and social messages behind Keith Haring’s work and apply similar symbolic meanings in their own creations.

Wisconsin State Art Standards:

Creating:
- A.4.7: Use learned techniques to produce artwork, applying principles of design such as movement and balance in the style of Keith Haring.
- A.4.4: Communicate ideas through artwork using simplified figures, symbols, and movement lines to reflect action.
Understanding Art in Context:
- B.4.1: Study the influence of culture and social issues in Keith Haring’s work and recognize how these influence the students’ own projects.
- B.4.2: Recognize how Haring’s style incorporates bold colors, simple shapes, and symbolism to convey meaning.
Critique and Respond:
- C.4.3: Analyze the movement, color, and use of space in Keith Haring’s work and in their own.
- D.4.1: Evaluate the effectiveness of using movement lines and bold colors to communicate ideas and energy in art.

These standards align with the objectives of creating simplified figures, using bold colors, and incorporating movement lines to reflect Keith Haring’s artistic style, while also encouraging students to think critically about cultural and social influences in their art.

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