MATISSE INSPIRED ROOM WITH A VIEW

Matisse Inspired Room With A View

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Matisse Inspired Room With A View using collage techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple), line types (contour lien, curved line, diagonal line), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by French Artist (1896-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use interior designing (rule of thirds, arrangement, decorations) and design principles (movement, rhythm, balance) based on Modern Art
• Define Perspective (illusion of space and depth on a flat surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Studio Under The Eaves (1903) Henri Matisse
2. Read Henri Matisse: Rooms With A View by Shirley Nelson Blum

3. Discussion Questions "Where did Henri Matisse grow up? What process or techniques did Matisse use to create his artworks? What materials did Matisse use to create his artwork? What is an 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. Choose 12" by 15" Painting Paper
2. Use ruler to draw three lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior (window, wallpaper) of the room
3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, stripes, dots) to wallpaper of the Matisse Inspired Room with A View

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Room With A View for Assigned Table
2. Interior With Egyptian Curtain (1948) Henri Matisse
3. Discussion Questions "How are these images alike or different? Which artwork seems more realistic and which seems more abstract? Did Matisse use white or very bright color in the negative space of most of his pictures? Does the brilliant color and varieties of pattern make it harder to identify the negative space? Which shapes are positive and negative? what type of balance does this image have? What type of lines and colors do you see? Can you find alternating patterns in this picture? Can you think of any other expressive words to help describe the way the lines look? What is a painting of the outdoors called? What words would you use to describe this painting to me?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (toys, dolls, pets) to positive space (furniture) of the room interior
2. Add details (clouds, sailboats, trees) to negative space (window) of the room paintings
3. Use collage material to add fabric to furniture (bedspread, tablecloth, chairs) of room paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Room With A View for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, water bucket, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space (window) of the room paintings
2. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space (room) of their room paintings
3. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space (window) of their room paintings

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