Autumn Harvest Patterns
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Autumn Harvest Pattern using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1947-Present) Janice Schupak Frishopf
- Use observational drawing techniques (perspective, proportion, measurements) and design principles (contrast, composition, variation) based on Contemporary Art
- Define Shape (a closed space made when a line connects to itself)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Winter Squash (2023) Janice Schupak Frishopf
2. Read Legally Blind Belmont Artist Celebrates 10 Years Of Creating Dancing Colors by Joanna Tzouveils
3. Discussion Questions "Why is art important? What role does art play in our society? What value is placed upon artist and their art? Why? What makes something a work of art? Is art defined by boundaries? If so, what are they and how have they changed over the course of history? What is the role of the artist? How has this role changed over time? Who decides what a work of art means- the artist, the critic, the viewer? How do history and the passage of time affect the meaning of an artwork? What are the most important skills an artist can have? What materials and tools do artists use to create art today? Have the tools changed overtime? Where do artists find inspiration? What is the difference between working alone and collaborating on an artwork with fabricators, audiences, or others? What are the subjects, issues, and themes important to artists working today? What role does beauty play in contemporary art? Does a work of art need to be beautiful? Why or why not? Who decides what is beautiful?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use geometric shapes (oval circle rectangle) to draw an assorted vegetables (beans, corn, squash) for the harvest drawings
2. Use geometric shapes (oval circle rectangle) to draw details (stem, leaves, table) for the harvest drawings
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the positive space (beans, corn, squash) and details (stem, leaves, table) of the Autumn Harvest Patterns
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Autumn Harvest Patterns for Assigned Tables
2. Autumn Carnival (2023) Janice Schupak Frishpof
3. Discussion Questions "Why is contemporary art important? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of the artwork is most important? How did the artist use proportion? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What symbols do you notice in the artwork? How can you connect this artwork to your own life? What does this artwork remind you of? How might you feel differently about the world after looking at this artwork? What do you want to remember about this artwork? Who do you know that would really like this artwork? Why would they like it? What is beautiful about this artwork? What does this artwork teach us about the past?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (stems, leaves, tables) to the positive space (beans, corn, squash) of the harvest drawings
2. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (beans, corn, squash) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the harvest drawings
3. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the Autumn Harvest Patterns
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Autumn Harvest Patterns for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, oil pastels, charcoal)
Lesson Activities
1. Add vegetable parts (brown stem, green leaves, shell) with neutral colors (black white grey) for harvest drawings
2. Use texture techniques (erase, cloth, sponge) to add details (stem, leaves, table) to the harvest drawings
3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Autumn Harvest Patterns
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