JIM DINE METAL TOOLS

Jim Dine Metal Tools

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Jim Dine Metal Tools using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, silver), texture types (actual, implied, visual), and line variation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by American Pop Artist (1935-Present) Jim Dine
• Use printmaking techniques (overlapping, cropping, arrangement) and design principles (balance proportion, gradation) based on Pop Art
• Define Frottage (rubbing an uneven surface for the basis of a work of art)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Five Feet of Colorful Tools (1962) Jim Dine
2. The Way Things Work: From Levers to Lasers, Cars to Computers A Visual Guide to the World of Machines by David Macaulay
3. Discussion Questions "How did the artist balance printmaking with painting? Where do these images come from? What are the most important influences on this artist and his work? What techniques and media does he use in his work? What themes or subject matter does he use in his work? What are the messages or meanings in Jim Dine's artwork? What movement of art was he responsible for creating with his artist friends? What symbol is Jim Dine most well known for using in his work? What are three different materials that Jim Dine uses in his work? How does Jim Dine change the mood of his work? What idea is Jim Dine currently exploring? How would you describe this technique? What do you notice about the composition? Where are the key words being used? Will some objects lay over one another?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, pyramid, sphere) to composition of arranged objects (scissors, wrench, screw driver) of tool drawings
3. Use charcoal to add line types (thick, thin) to composition of arranged objects (scissors, wrench, screw driver) of tool drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jim Dine Metal Tools for Assigned Table
2. Pliers 2 (1969) Jim Dine
3. Discussion Questions "What type of lines are being used in this artwork? What types of colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of the artwork is most important? How did this artist use space? How did this artist use balance? How did this artwork use proportion? How does your eye move through the artwork? What choices did the artist make to make that happen? What elements of the artwork seem real? What adjectives would you use to describe this artwork? What verbs would you use to describe this artwork? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? How do you think this artwork was made? What is the story being told in this artwork? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, brown) to fill in the positive space (arrange objects) of the Jim Dine Metal Tools
2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, brown) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Jim Dine Metal Tools
3. Use printmaking techniques (overlapping, cropping, arrangement) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Jim Dine Metal Tools 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jim Dine Metal Tools for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (charcoal, pencil, eraser, sharpener)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to subject matter (arranged objects) of Jim Dine Metal Tools
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of Jim Dine Metal Tools
3. Outline details (pattern, arrangement, paint splatter) to positive space (arranged objects) of Jim Dine Metal Tools 

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