Lesson 22: Window View Drawing

Objective: To have the children create a drawing that shows asymmetrical balance.

Vocabulary:

asymmetrical balance - A kind of balance in which different lines, shapes, and colors are used on each side of an artwork to make both sides seem equal.

diffusion - the scattering of light caused by water, dust, or smoke in the air.

intensity - The brightness or dullness of a color.

saturation - The brightest of a color. Pure, unmixed colors have high saturation.

visual weight - The importance given to objects of an artwork by their size, color, or placement. Artists use visual weight to create a sense of balance.

The Pigeons by Pablo Picasso

Asymmetrical Balance

When the two sides of an artwork do not match each other, the artwork can still be balanced. Artists can use different lines, shapes, and colors to give the artwork asymmetrical balance.
Look at The Pigeons by Pablo Picasso. Notice that he window frame is not in the middle of the painting. The tall tree on the right is balanced by the column of squares on the left. How are the shapes of these objects different?
Now look at the colors the artist used. What part of the painting shows mostly warm colors? Where do you see mostly cool colors?

Think Critically - Tell what you have learned.

Studio Time: Window View Drawing

Materials:

Sketchbooks, Pencils, White Paper, Colored Pencils, Oil Pastels, Cotton Swabs

Plan

Imagine how a city at night might look from the window of a tall building. Sketch your ideas.
Check list:
- Create a drawing of an interior space with a window that shows an exterior cityscape.
- Use asymmetrical balance and blending.

Create

Draw a window frame on the left or right side of your paper. Then draw a city scene inside the window frame.
Draw some objects inside the room. Use different shapes to create asymmetrical balance.

3. Add color to your drawing with oil pastels. Blend colors with a cotton swab, paper, or fingers.

Reflect - Tell about your artwork.

Photograph and Submit your work on Google Classroom.

Photograph sketches as well as completed artwork.
"Add" (attach) to Google Classroom assignment.
"Mark as done" to submit your work for a grade.

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