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Take a look at Gustav Klimt's painting, The Tree of Life.
What do you see?
What do you think?
How it makes you feel, and what does it reminds you of?
How are the elements of art use to show the principles of art?
Project Description:
Project Description:
Students will learn about the artist Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) and his visual art style known for hosting design and ornamentation of items. Students will also learn about the elements of art and how they are portrayed in Klimt’s artwork. Students will use these elements to represent the the principles of art in their own “Tree of Life” painting.
WHO IS GUSTAV KLIMT
WHO IS GUSTAV KLIMT
Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and his artwork was viewed as a rebellion against the traditional academic art of his time. He is noted for his highly decorative style in art most often seen in art with women with elaborate gowns, blankets and landscapes. Klimt was a co-founder of the Vienna Secessionist movement, a movement closely linked to Symbolism whereby artists tried to show truth using unrealistic or fantastical objects.
The Tree of Life symbolizes one's individuality as trees are all unique with their branches sprouting at different points and in different directions. It symbolizes a person's personal growth into a unique human being as different experiences shape them into who they are.
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