Banksy Stylized Stencils
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Banksy Stylized Stencils using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use neutral colors (black, grey, white), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Street Artist (1974-Present) Banksy
- Use printmaking techniques (screen print, engraving, wood cut, etching) and design principles (repetition, balance, scale) based on Public Art
- Define Street Art (art displayed in public on surrounding buildings, streets, trains, and publicly viewed surfaces)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Child With Kite Fridge (2008) Banksy
2. Read Banksy: The Man Behind The Wall by Will Ellsworth-Jones
3. Discussion Questions "What is the difference between street art, graffiti, and a mural? Why do you think Banksy wants to stay anonymous? Can you still Graffiti art? How do graffiti artists support themselves? What is a street artist you may have heard of? Should artists use art to share opinions of events that are happening in the world? What messages do you think Banksy is sending through this painting? What is he saying about elderly and the young in society? What do you think Banksy is saying about society and wealthy people, through this piece of art? What do you think of this art? Why do you think the artist painted this picture? What moral or message could be behind this picture? What kind of person do you think the artist is? Should street at be legalized? What would happen for Banksy to consider his art a success? What would happen if Banksy painted a mural in your town or city?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the selected object (keys, shoes, balloons) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
2. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to fill in the positive space (object) with neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
3. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black, grey, white brown) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Banksy Stylized Stencils for Assigned Tables
2. Girl With Balloon (2004) Banksy
3. Discussion Questions "Which area of the artwork is most important? How did this artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How did the artist use proportion? How does your eye move through the artwork? What choice did the artist make to make that happen? Why did you remember what you remembered? Why did you forget what you forgot? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What elements of this painting seem real? What adjectives would you use to describe this artwork? What verbs would you use to describe this artwork? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is strange about this artwork? What is exciting about this artwork? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Why do you think the artist created this artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Banksy Stylized Stencils for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (speed ball ink, brayers, paint brushes)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadows) to the negative space (background) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
3. Add relief pieces (styrofoam pieces, cardboard, poster board) to the positive space (foreground) of the Banksy Stylized Stencils
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