COLLAGRAPH HEARTS

Collagraph Hearts

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Collagraph Heart using collage techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow; green, blue, purple), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1964-Present) Burton Morris
• Use printmaking techniques (relief, collagraph, monoprint) and design principles (proportion, balance, movement) based on Pop Art
• Define Collagraph (a printmaking process using a plate made from a collage of materials)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. I Love You (2006) Burton Morris
2. Read The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring
3. Discussion Questions "What is pop art? What are key characteristics in Burton Morris art? Do you know what the word pop art means? Who is the most famous pop artist? Who is Burton Morris? Do you see connections to Burton Morris style or multiple views? Why is the artist using hearts to make a statement? What statement is being made by Burton Morris? How did printmaking become fine art? What type of medium do you think he uses in these works? What theme do you notice in all these pieces? What differences do you see between the works?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose One 8 X 11 Printmaking Paper
2. Use recycled material (yarn, sandpaper, tagboard, corrugated boards, foam shapes, craft foam) to cover heart template of Collagraph Heart
3. Use wooden tools to outline various lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of Collagraph Heart

Reminder: 

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Collagraph Heart for Assigned Table
2. Wings of Love (2014) Burton Morris
3. Discussion Questions "What is going on in this artwork? Can you describe the lines in this artwork? Can you describe the colors in this artwork? How did the artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How does your eye move throughout the artwork? What choices did the artist make to make that happen? What is exciting about this artwork? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? If you could ask the artist a question, what would you ask him? How do you think the artist feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think the artist created this work?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use wooden tools to outline various lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of Collagraph Heart
2. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to fill in the positive space (heart) of the Collagraph Heart
3. Use cool colors (blue, green, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Collagraph Heart

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Collagraph Heart for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (brayer, printmaking plate, speedball ink)

Lesson Activities

1. Use printmaking paper to print one collagraph of every warm color (red, orange, yellow) of Collagraph Hearts
2. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space (heart) of Collagraph Hearts
3. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of Collagraph Hearts

Artist Examples

Student Examples