Monochromatic Value Still Life
Learning Targets
I can...- Create an original Monochromatic Value Still Life using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use line types (contour line, outline, cross hatching), value variation (tint, shade), and monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) inspired by American Painter (1883-1965) Charles Sheeler
- Use tonal gradation techniques (blending, fading, scaling) and design principles (composition, balance, proportion) based on Precisionism
- Define Value (lightness or darkness of color)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Still Life (1925) Charles Sheeler
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" by 15" Painting Paper2. Add three objects (fruit, candlestick, crockery spectacles, vegetables, artifacts, ornaments) to composition of value still life
3. Add horizon line in the background to separate the folded drapery, objects, and wallpaper
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Monochromatic Value Still Life for Assigned Table
2. Still Life, Pitcher (1930) Charles Sheeler
3. Discussion Questions "What does monochromatic mean? How do you create a tint? How do you create a shade? Who was Charles Sheeler? What was Charles Sheeler famous for painting? What is a still life? What is value? How does the artist represent other colors with only using one pigment when making an object? How can color be used to portrait an emotion? What would you do differently next time? What is your impression of a monochromatic painting? How can you create a huge? What are analogous colors? What analogous colors did he use?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) to fill in the positive space (dishes, fruit, glasses) of the value still life
2. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) to fill in negative space (wallpaper, fabric) of the value still life
3. Use felt tip pens to add line types (contour line, cross hatching, outline) to the positive space of the Monochromatic Value Still Life
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Monochromatic Value Still Life for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, paint brushes)
Lesson Activities
1. Add tints (adding white, reflective light, light source) to the subject matter (dishes, fruit, glasses) of the value still life
2. Add shades (adding black, cast shadows, shadow) to background (fabric, wallpaper) of value still life
3. Use drawing tools (vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, spray fixative) to add details to the Monochromatic Value Still Life
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