Nonobjective Value Designs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Nonobjective Value Designs using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional), shape variation (geometric, organic), and line types (quadrilateral, parallel, straight) inspired by Russian Artist (1879-1935) Kazimir Malevich
• Use value scale (lightest to darkest) and design principles (composition, movement, gradation) based on Cubism
• Define Perspective (illusion of space and depth on a flat surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Morning In The Village After Snowstorm (1913) Kazimir Malevich

2. Read "Kazimir Malevich: The Non-Objective World" by Walter Gropius

3. Discussion Questions "How are shapes related to one another in this painting? Are the perpendicular, diagonal, layered, or separated? How much space exists between the shapes? Doe th shapes seem to be pulling together or pushing apart? Are there any other ways in which the painting is like flying in an airplane? Why did the artist think painting had to be abandon for it to be modern? How did he want to change painting? Why did the artist think that flat, geometric forms were more real than traditional realism? What other kinds of questions does this painting inspire? What questions does the painting pose about the role of the viewer? What colors did Malevich use in the painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (circle, oval, rectangle) to represent a theme (colors, days, seasons) for the nonobjective works

2. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the positive space (geometric shapes) for the nonobjective works

3. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Nonobjective Value Designs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Nonobjective Value Designs for Assigned Table

2. The Lady At The Piano (1913) Kazimir Malevich

3. Discussion Questions "What colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which part of the artwork is most important? How did there artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How did the artist use proportion? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for/? Why do you say that? How do you think the artist feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add three different lines (diagonal, vertical, horizontal) to add visual interest with in the nonobjective works

2. Use colored construction paper to fill in the positive space (geometric shapes) within the nonobjective works

3. Use colored construction paper to fill in the negative space (background) of the Nonobjective Value Designs

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Nonobjective Value Designs for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (colored chalk, cloth, erasers, blenders)

Lesson Activities

1. Use black sharpie marker to draw three geometric shapes (circle, oval, triangle) and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) of the nonobjective works

2. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (geometric shapes) of the nonobjective works

3. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Nonobjective Value Designs

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