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drawing & painting
drawing & painting
Standards & Concepts
Standards & Concepts
CREATING
Organize the elements of art using the principles of design to compose original works
Produce works of art that demonstrate understanding of a range of intentions (e.g. realistic, abstract, non-objective).
Formulate and compose a series of connected, personally relevant ideas using a variety of resources (e.g. imagination, personal experience, social and academic interests).
RESPONDING
Describe and analyze the aesthetic qualities of specific works of art.
CONCEPTS
What role do persistence and experimentation play in overcoming challenges in the art-making process?
How can we uncover the layers of meaning within an artwork and distinguish relevant from irrelevant information to understand the artist's intent?
Watch the video below and take notes in your sketchbook
Watch the video below and take notes in your sketchbook
Artwork by Franz Kline
Black & white abstract series Assignment
Black & white abstract series Assignment
View abstract artworks by Franz Kline. Identify the elements of art and principles of design in his works. Discuss his approach to composition and mark-making. Ask: What ideas and feelings are conveyed in his works of Abstract Expressionism.
View the Creative Marks anchor charts. Discuss the tools and process for creating different marks with both drawing materials and paint.
Create a preliminary study of abstract thumbnails based on lines, shapes, textures, and forms. Pull from surroundings for inspiration. Draw with black marker on drawing paper or in sketchbooks.
Plan an abstract series of three using a thumbnail as inspiration. Apply knowledge of composition, mark making, positive and negative space, and painting techniques.
Use a medium round brush to paint the contour lines of the abstract work with acrylic paint. Repeat for the other two paintings. Reference the series of thumbnail sketches.
Fill in any contour lines to appear as positive space with black acrylic paint.
Add any last details or apply techniques to the painting. Reference the thumbnail sketches.
Assemble the three individual artworks as one whole cohesive work.
Display artworks for viewing and critique. Complete the Gallery Walk & Critique Feedback assessment for self and peers. Reflect on the feedback received and how it may be applied to future works.
Student Examples
Student Examples
Resources
Resources
Creative Marks.pdfCreative Marks_ Drawing.pdfTypes of Composition.pdfGallery Walk and Critique Feedback.pdfFranz Kline.pdfrevised Art rubric ola.docxPage updated
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