MATISSE INSPIRED STILL LIFE COLLAGES

 Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by French Artist (1869-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use collage techniques (photomontage, assemblage, decoupage, mixed media) and design principles (composition, repetition, balance) based on Modernism
• Define Symmetry (when two or more parts are identical after a flip, slide, or turn)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Vase With Two Handles (A Bunch Of Flowers) (1907) Henri Matisse

2. Read Matisse: The King Of Color by Laurence Anholt

3. Discussion Questions "How does the effect of the collage change when layering multiple shapes on top of each other? Can you create your own Matisse inspired artwork with a collage of cut outs? How does Henri Matisse's artwork make you feel? How would this picture make you feel if bright or dark colors were used instead? Who is Henri Matisse? Do you like this painting? How many colors do you see? Do you think what you see is exactly how the room looked when he painted it, with all those colors and patterns going every which way? How many different patterns do you see? How many of the patterns are variations on the bold vertical stripes? Do his pictures make you feel happy?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper 

2. Use ruler to draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior (window, wallpaper, background) of the still life collage

3.  Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Flowers And Fruit (1909) Henri Matisse

3. Discussion Questions "Where did Henri Matisse grow up? What process or techniques did Matisse use to create his artwork? What materials did Matisse you to create his artwork? What is an art element? Who can share some examples of elements? What is a principle? Who can share some examples of principles?Can you use a book to find information about Henri Matisse? How would you describe his artwork? What are some key features of his artwork? How could you describe the construction of this artwork? What do you think Matisse is trying to say with this artwork? Do you like or dislike his artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (fruit, vegetables, cloth, plants) to the negative space (background) of the still life collages

2. Add details (fruit, vegetables, patterns, ribbon) to the positive space (flowers, vases) of the still life collages

3. Use collage materials (fabric, construction paper, scrapbook paper) to add details (tablecloth, curtains, towel) for the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, scissors, glue sticks, watercolor)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space (background) of the still life collages

2. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) too fill in the positive space (foreground) of the still life collages 

3. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

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