Art Journals- 6th grade
Art Journals -6th grade
When an artist paints a portrait, he or she attempts to capture the spirit & character of the person, not just the likeness. If an artist were to create a portrait of you, what would it look like? (100 word min.)
Which of the following do you think most influences a person to become an artist: desire, practice, talent, environment, or encouragement? (100 word min.)
Georgia O'Keeffe was an artist who drew close up, detailed pictures of natural objects such as flowers and stones. Imagine you are holding a flower. Notice it's weight, how soft or hard the petals are and it's various textures. Write as much as you can about the flower. (100 word min.)
Describe a painting that would show how you feel when you are worried, happy, sad, angry, or frightened? (100 word min.)
"The Thinker" is a famous sculpture. It shows a person in deep thought. Describe a sculpture you would create with one of the following names: "The Writer", "The Joker", or "The Trouble-Maker". (100 word min.)
List some things you think are beautiful that other people may not. Explain why you feel the way you do about the things you chose. (100 word minimum)
Imagine you live in a cave. Plan your living space. How could you make it more comfortable? Would you make separate rooms? How would you decorate it?...You can only use natural objects. (100 word min.)
Do you think the size of a piece of artwork makes a difference? For example, would the "Sphinx" have become worls famous if it were a miniature? Would the "Mona Lisa" be more special if it were bigger? (100 word min.)
An artist uses tools that he or she can best express ideas with. What is your favorite artist tool? Explain why it is your favorite. (100 word min.)
Imagine you want to open an art store in your local mall. What types of art would you carry in order to be successful? (100 word min.)