Art History

Look for a Pattern: Henry Moore. 

1. Search the WEB. Look for formal patterns in Henry Moore's modern sculptures. 

2. Create a piece inspired by this artist's sculptures.

Standard:  VAHSAH.CR.1 Create works of art that reinforce understanding of the visual and/or

contextual aspects of specific art historical eras (e.g. fresco in Renaissance, manuscripts in

Medieval).

Culminating Task: We are going to do a gallery walk to discuss 

1. your artistic intentions, 

2. the choices you made and 

3. the solutions you found during the creative process, and 

4. the purpose or uses of your piece. 

5. How are Henry Moore's sculptures present in your piece?

Your small sculptures will be displayed in the classroom as if we were in a real exhibition. 

Write a report in your notebook prior to your presentation, take a picture of it and post it

ELA

Art History

Lisa Alembik inspired artwork creation

Based on what resonates with you the most about Lisa Alembik as a female contemporary artist and her works of art and her artistic ideas, beliefs and values, create a work of art of your own.

1. Your work of art (artifact) stands for a K&T grade in IC.

2. Your written artist statement stands for a Writing Communication grade in IC.

3. Your formal oral presentation stands for a Oral Communication grade in IC.

Standard:  VAHSAH.CR.1 Create works of art that reinforce understanding of the visual and/or contextual aspects of specific art historical eras (e.g. contemporary art).

I can produce original works of art inspired by my understanding of the artworks done by a specific artist.

Driving Questions to be included in your artist statement: 

1. What did inspire you the most in Lisa Alembik's works of arts, and from her artistic ideas, beliefs and values?

2. What are your artistic intentions when creating your own original work of art?

3. How can you describe and explain your artistic decisions in your creative process?

4. What is the meaning of your artwork? 

Space is the New Place: Grow: Create an Original work of Land-Art.

Post evidence of your creative process:

Brainstorming: Share a Google document showcasing your brainstorming sessions.

Sketch: Upload a picture of your sketch illustrating your concept.

Collecting Materials: Show images of you gathering materials from the environment.

Collaboration and Creation: Display pictures of your team collaborating and creating the site-specific land-art piece.

Include your artist statement:

In your artist statement, explain your artistic inspiration, intention, process, and the message conveyed by your original work of land-art.

Include an oral presentation video with a QR code:

Produce a video presentation discussing your project, and embed a QR code for easy access.

Please complete this assignment and document you work and the entire processs step by step to obtain credit in IC.

Duplicate every thing in your STEAM Portfolio for a separate grade.

Below is a breakdown of how to structure the flyer for your land art installation, ensuring it covers all necessary elements in an organized and visually appealing manner.

Flyer Structure for Land Art Installation:

Place the title prominently at the top of the flyer to immediately catch the viewer's attention. List the name(s) of the artist(s) directly below the title to acknowledge their contributions. Include the date of the installation to provide context and temporal relevance.

Start with a brief overview of the project to give viewers a quick introduction to the purpose and nature of the installation.

•  Describe what inspired the creation of this installation.

•  Explain the purpose behind the art piece and what the artists intend to communicate or achieve.

•  Detail the creative and physical process involved in creating the installation, from conceptualization to execution.

•  Clarify the significance or message of the installation, helping viewers to understand its deeper context or implications.

•  Include a high-quality photo of the completed installation in its site to give viewers a visual understanding of the piece.

•  Add a photo of the artist(s) involved, which helps personalize the artwork and connect viewers with its creators.

 Integrate a QR code linked to a video presentation of the installation. This should be positioned in a way that is easy to scan without distracting from the main text and images.

Ensure all elements are aligned properly and there is a balance between text and images to avoid clutter. Use a color scheme and font style that enhance readability and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the theme and tone of the art installation. Make sure all text is easy to read against the background, with sufficient contrast and font size.

This flyer should serve as both an informative and promotional tool, inviting viewers to engage more deeply with the land art installation through both visual appeal and informative content.

Cont...Postmodernism - J-M Basquiat

Below is a breakdown of how to structure the flyer for your Basquiat inspired original work of art, ensuring it covers all necessary elements in an organized and visually appealing manner.

Flyer Structure for Basquiat inspired work of art:

Place the title prominently at the top of the flyer to immediately catch the viewer's attention. List the name of the artist directly below the title to acknowledge their contributions. Include the date of the artwork to provide context and temporal relevance.

Start with a brief overview of the project to give viewers a quick introduction to the purpose and nature of original work of art.

•  Describe what inspired the creation of this art piece.

•  Explain the purpose behind the art piece and what the artist intend to communicate or achieve.

•  Detail the creative and physical process involved in creating this work of art, from conceptualization to execution.

•  Clarify the significance or message of the work of art, helping viewers to understand its deeper context or implications.

•  Include a high-quality photo of the completed work of art to give viewers a visual understanding of the piece.

•  Add a photo of the artist involved, which helps personalize the artwork and connect viewers with its creators.

Integrate a QR code linked to a video presentation of the artwork. This should be positioned in a way that is easy to scan without distracting from the main text and images.

Ensure all elements are aligned properly and there is a balance between text and images to avoid clutter. Use a color scheme and font style that enhance readability and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the theme and tone of the artwork. Make sure all text is easy to read against the background, with sufficient contrast and font size.

This flyer should serve as both an informative and promotional tool, inviting viewers to engage more deeply with the work of art through both visual appeal and informative content.

Post evidence of the completed flyer here.

Post this work in your STEAM Portfolio for a separate grade.