Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) created woodblock prints in the early 1800s. His style and series of artworks heavily influenced 20th century artists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. This is an example of how artists learn from, borrow and react to works of art from other artists.
Kehinde Wiley (born 1977) is a contemporary painter who re-imagines classical portraits, Wiley is an example of an artist borrowing from other artists and remixing into something new.
Look at artwork from different times in history to open new possibilities in your own artwork
Make connections with the art of other cultures to find personal meaning and inspiration
Connect artworks with what you know about other disciplines, such as science, history and literature
I CAN connect with other artists through their processes, techniques, stories and ideas
I CAN use others' art as a resource for my own work
I CAN discover artists' work in my classroom, studios, art galleries, museums and online
The Blue Rider Movement (1911-1914) was a group of artists that shared a similar artistic philosophy. This movement is an example of how artists work together although not on the same pieces.
Dale Chihuly (born 1941) is a world renowned glass blowing artist who lost an eye in an automobile accident. Lacking good depth perception Chihuly relies on the cooperation of many artists to help him fulfill his artistic endeavors.
Belong to a group or groups of artists who have or had shared goals and interests
Collaborate in learning groups or teams
Listen and respond to peers, teachers and visiting artists as a community of "critical friends"
I CAN collaborate with my classmates to share skills and ideas for art-making
I CAN be heard by, learn from and compromise with my classmates on works we make together
I AM a member of my classroom artistic community
I AM a member of a global artistic community of all artists who ever lived