ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

1. HISTORY

Abstract Expressionistic: A painting movement where artists typically apply paint rapidly, and with force to their huge canvases

2 Performance pre-test: Draw pictures using music as inspiration.

3. Review PowerPoint on Abstract Expressionism

a. Introduction:

b. How do lines represent emotion

c. Create second set of abstract expressionistic images using different types of music.

4. Continue PowerPoint introducing a variety of abstract expressionistic artists.

5. STUDIO List of ideas that create an emotional response

a. The way peanut butter tastes

b. The smell of fresh cut grass

c. A feeling of a shot

e. Make a list of 10 ideas that evoke an emotional response.

f. Brainstorm and share ideas

6. Select an idea to recreate using the abstract expressionistic style. Only lines, shapes, colors and textures to be included in your drawing on 12x14 construction paper, students choice of color and oil crayons.

7. CRITIQUE; Students to write a final artists statement about the piece.

a. Create a credit line: name of the piece, when it was made, name of the artist and material

b. What was the process of how the piece developed

c. What the image about