PABLO PICASSO INSTRUMENTS

Pablo Picasso Instruments

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Pablo Picasso Instrument using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue), and value (tints, shades, hues) based on Spanish Painter (1881-1973) Pablo Picasso
• Use drawing skills (perspective, observational, contour) and design principles (balance, composition, repetition) relating to Cubism
• Define Distort (elongate parts and shorten others to reposition an object)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Old Guitarist (1903-04) Pablo Picasso
2. Read The Three Musicians: A Children's Book Inspired By Pablo Picasso by Veronique Massenot & Vanessa Hie
3. Discussion Questions "What is cubism? Who is Pablo Picasso and why is he important? Does this artwork show an understanding of cubism style by showing still life from multiple views or fracturing planes? Did the artist create interest through value contrast, various textures, and collage elements? Did the artist create variety using both whites and black charcoal? How did cubism influence 20th century art culture?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use shape templates to draw musical instrument (violin, guitar, saxophone) on paper
2. Use a straight edge or ruler to add five lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to instrument drawing
3. Use black marker to outline musical instrument (violin, guitar, saxophone) of Pablo Picasso Instruments

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher On Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pablo Picasso Instrument for Assigned Table
2. Bowl of Fruit, Violin, and Bottle (1914) Pablo Picasso
3. Discussion Questions "Do we come up with completely new and original things? Have you drawn something never seen before? Do you have a new perspective after looking at this artwork? What is a different way of seeing this same art? What differences do you notice between the Spanish and French compared to Russian Cubists? What choices would you have made if you were Picasso? How can you distinguish the parts of Three Musicians? How would you use warm and cool colors?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) to fill in the positive space of the instrument drawing
2. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue, to fill in the negative space of the instrument drawing
3. Fill in white space found within the positive/negative space of the Pablo Picasso Instruments

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pablo Picasso Instrument for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (washable markers, permanent markers, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Use line variation (wavy, curly, swirls) to add patterns to instrument drawings
2. Add tint (white) to fill in the highlights and reflective light of the instrument drawings
3. Add shade (black) to fill in the shadows of the Pablo Picasso Instrument

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