One Point Shape Perspectives
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original One Point Shape Perspectives using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by Impressionist Painter (1848-1894) Gustave Caillebotte
- Use core drawing techniques (scale, simple forms, spatial relationships) and design principles (proportion, variation, contrast) based on Impressionism
- Define Vanishing Point (a point where parallel lines appear to converge in the distance)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. The Bridge Of Europe (1876-1877) Gustave Caillebotte
2. Read The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
3. Discussion Questions "Which direction are the lines facing in all the examples (vertical, horizontal, perspective, diagonal)? Do you see any lines that do not follow these rules? What art skills, subject area, or big idea is being taught? How does this art skill translate into an everyday life skill? Which sides of the object would be visible and which sides of the object would be hidden? What knowledge do my students need to possess to create a one point perspective drawing? Are there cultures that did not use linear perspective? Where do you think the road goes to in the distance? What happens to things as they get further away from you? Where would you have to look to see the very end of a long hallway? How can we make our drawings look like they have depth? Why do things in the distance look smaller than things that are close to you? Do you see any lines that look like they are going far, far away?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use three geometric shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) to represent a mood (happy, angry, sad) for the shape perspectives
2. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) for the shape perspectives
3. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve One Point Shape Perspectives for Assigned Tables
2. Paris Street, Rainy Day (1877) Gustave Caillebotte
3. Discussion Questions "What colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which part of the art is most important? How did the artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How did the artist use proportion? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for? Why do you say that? How do you think that artist feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artist created this work? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? How do you think the artist was feeling when he created this artwork? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What title would you give this artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add three different lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add visual interest in the shape perspectives
2. Use colored construction paper to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) of the shape perspectives
3. Use colored construction paper to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve One Point Shape Perspectives for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (paper cut outs, rulers, geometric shape templates, pencils, erasers)
Lesson Activities
1. Use black sharpie markers to outline the three dimensional shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the shape perspectives
2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) of the shape perspectives
3. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives
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