Level 3

Learning to talk about art...

Ekphrasis

WALT describe the correlation between language and visual imagery and how it relates to the transference of ideas

WALT examine and describe, in writing, what is presented to them in a master work of art.

WALT compose a drawing using the description of a master work of art written by one of their peers.

Ekphrasis or ecphrasis, from the Greek description of a work of art, possibly imaginary, produced as a rhetorical exercise, and is a graphic, often dramatic, description of a visual work of art.

In ancient times it referred to a description of any thing, person, or experience.

The word comes from the Greek ek, meaning 'out,' and phrasis, meaning 'speak'

The verb ekphrazein means to proclaim or call an inanimate object by name.

How did we find out about all the wonderful art in the world before the invention of transportation and modern day technologies?

Think about how the world was different before we could move freely around in planes, trains and automobiles. How about before printed (mass) media? How did we transfer ideas? How did we let people know what was going on in the world? How do you think this affected the world of art?

Example: Imagine, you have traveled back in time and are now a member of the wealthy upper class. Because of your class you are afforded the opportunity to travel abroad where you get to see master artwork. Because of the limited reach of any media (or perhaps before printed media was even available), how did we let our foreign friends know about these artworks that have now become legendary?

This is where word of mouth and the way we use our own words to describe something we see that helps others visualize what they do not have access to. A real life, current day, example would be, imagine you have gone on a family vacation. Where did you go? What did you see? Tell me about it. How would you explain what you saw in such a way that if I close my eyes I can visualize what you have seen?

Let's practice with this well known piece, The Son of Man, by René Magritte:

Now, it's your turn. Pair up with one of your table mates. One of you will choose a piece from the provided copies of master artworks, but don't show your partner!

Student #1 (the student who picked the artwork) will be the speaker and will, orally, create an Ekphrasis about the chosen artwork. Student #2 will attempt to draw/sketch out the artwork based on student #1's description using their pencil and the provided markers/colored pencils

Student #1, remember, the goal is not to trick your partner into not being able to picture the artwork. Your goal is to help them envision the work as closely as possible.

*If time, you and your partner will switch roles.

Be sure to put yours and your partners name on the drawing, as well as the title of the work (or the letter or number on the back if no title). You will be receiving points towards your weekly participation grade for this assignment.

Before we officially start making art, let's take a second

to review a very important element of art...

Value

Value (PowerPoint Presentation)

Shading. Common Beginner "Mistakes." (video)

Graphite or Pencil Drawing Techniques: Shading (video)

Value Worksheet #1

Value Worksheet #2

Textile Design: Organic Meets Mechanic, Repeating Patterns.

WALT demonstrate an understanding of the field of textile design as they explain the process and locate examples.

WALT examine and appraise the work of famous textile designers

WALT assemble seamless patterns with overlapping elements

WALT develop an original design inspired by the theme Organic Meets Mechanic.

Textile/Surface Design (Fashion Institute of Technology)

How to Make a Repeating Pattern Without Using a Computer

Organic Meets Mechanic Inspiration Images

Part 2:

Students will create an 8" x 10" drawing showing their new fabric design in use (See examples below) and will then present their new designs/products to their peers in a mock client presentation (Group Critique). Their presentation is part of their grade for part 2. Students may choose the presentation method that works best for them such as an oral presentation or a short Google Slide presentation. Including "Client" feedback and questioning, presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes.

High Contrast Charcoal Portraits

WALT develop a composition that addresses both human form and the concentration of light and shadow

WALT develop value using charcoal

WALT convey mood through the use of sharp contrast.

What is chiaroscuro?

How to Draw with Charcoal (Article with embedded video)

Student Samples:

TJMS Student Samples (Google Slideshow)

Proportions of the Human Face

_{Time to get started. Don't be timid! You won't know what you need help with until you try.}

Here is a video that you can refer to during the process to see a professional at work.

How to Draw a Portrait in Charcoal

I will be here to guide you as well!

Companion Pieces w/artist statement

WALT demonstrate an understanding of our chosen artist’s background and stylistic influences.

WALT develop and create an original piece of artwork that serves as a partner to a piece created by their chosen artist.

WALT discuss, in detail, our interpration of the meaning behind a piece of art.

WALT experiment with the use of acrylic paint on canvas boards.

How does art inspire?

Art has the power to communicate with us on many different levels.

How does it do this?

What artists have inspired you? How and why?

Choose a piece of artwork by an artist that inspires you (working or an

artist from the past).Using this piece, create a companion piece to go

along with it.

What is a companion piece? They are pieces that together,

compliment each other. One inspired by the other,together they tell a story

or inspire an emotion.

Here is an example of one possible way to approach creating a companion

piece. Why would these two pieces be considered partners? What are

some other ways we could have created a partner for this piece?

When you finish your work you must write a research based artist statement.

Your statement should include the following:

- A brief biography on your chosen artist

- A brief background on the piece you chose to create a companion piece for

-A brief explanation about your original artwork. How does your piece

serve as a companion piece to the piece created by your chosen artist.

Coil Pots

WALT apply our knowledge and understanding of the coil technique

WALT create original vessel designs that are functional and/or decorative

WALT evaluate both ours and our peers designs and final products in both formal and informal critique

WALT effectively use the glaze medium in a way that adds to the function as well as the aesthetic aspects of our pieces

Class Reading: Jomon Culture

Step-by-Step How to Make a Coil Pot (Still images)

Coil Pot Construction Video

*In progress sculpture

Radial Design and Color Theory

WALT demonstrate an understanding of line, shape, and color

WALT demonstrate an understanding of radial design

WALT use basic color theory principals when creating a balanced composition

Mandalas and Radial Symmetry

Color Theory Prezi Presentation