Color Mixing Containers
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Color Mixing Containers using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and color combinations (color theory, color mixing, primary, secondary) inspired by American Artist (1928-1994) Donald Judd
- Use painting techniques (dry brushing, wet-on-wet, transparent layer) and design principles (composition, proportion, balance) based on Minimalism
- Define Color Mixing (the process of combining pigments to create new colors)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Banquet Piece With Ham (1965) Willem Claesz
2. Read Do You Believe in Match (A Wild Thing Book): The Search For Wonder From Sorcery To Science by Laura Krantz
3. Discussion Questions "What do you think is a container? Can you name different types of containers (baskets, tubs, bags)? Which containers are viewed as functional and which containers are viewed as decorative? Could you make any shapes into a form? What do you know about STEAM? Why should we combine science and art together? Do you know what primary colors are? Do you know what secondary colors are? What do you think will happen when we mix these two colors together? What do you notice? What does it look like, feel like, or sound like? What steps did you take to make your artwork better? What new colors can you make by mixing these colors? Do you see any patterns forming in your artwork? How are the crystals forming? Are these crystals the same shape and size? If you were a scientist drawing this container, what details would you include? Where is the light coming from? How does this affect the shape of the shadows? How are you attaching different pieces together?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid, sphere) to the composition of arranged objects (glassware, fabric, inanimate objects) for the Color Mixing Containers
3. Add an horizon line to the negative space (background, middle ground) to separate the folded drapery, objects, wallpaper for Color Mixing Containers
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Color Mixing Containers for Assigned Tables
2. A Banquet Piece With An Overturned Tazza and Oysters
3. Discussion Questions "What is a still life? Is a still life a simple painting or drawing of objects? Is it different from other forms of figurative work in the sense that it cannot move? Can you guess how many types of still life there are for three merits? How can you create a still life effectively? What was the inspiration for your artwork? When did you learn about a famous artist, culture, place, or time in history? What materials did you use? What techniques have you used in this painting? What are you proud of in your artwork? What style is that? Where you using your imagination, memories, or observing from real life? How did the artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How does your eye move through this artwork? What choices did the artist make to make this happen? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use color combinations (primary, secondary, color mixing, color theory) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground) of the color mixing containers
2. Use color combinations (primary, secondary, color mixing, color theory) to fill in the negative space (background) of the color mixing containers
3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (stripes, floral, silk, wood) to the negative space (background) of the Color Mixing Containers
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Color Mixing Containers for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, brushes, glue sticks)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the subject matter (foreground, mixing containers) and the positive space (foreground, mixing containers) of the color mixing containers
2. Add shadows (cast shadows, shadows) to the negative space (background) of the color mixing containers
3. Outline details (patterns, objects, potions) in the positive space (foreground, mixing containers) of the Color Mixing Containers
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