Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary), line variation (vertical, horizontal, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by National Artist (1949-2018) Fernando Llort El Salvador
- Use painting techniques (dry brush, sgraffito, layering) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on Folk Art
- Define Symbol (a mark, sign, or word that signifies or represents an idea)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. The Universe Of My Country El Salvador (2005) Fernando Llort El Salvador
2. Rad Painting Joy: The Art And Life Of Fernando Llort by Teddi Ahrens
3. Discussion Questions "Does the artist prefer sculptures, murals, or paintings? How has the artist drawn or painted a picture of God from his mind? Which pieces of artwork represents the soul? How has the artists techniques changed over the years? How has the artist incorporated spirituality into his work? What is the biggest dream for El Salvador as a country? What impact has the civil war had on the artist? Why di the artist choose to use the national birds of Central American countries in his artwork? Who might have inspired this artistic aesthetic? How does the artists' work differ from other Latinx artists- especially those of Mexican descent? How does this artwork differ from other Salvadoran artists who lived in El Salvador? Can art represent a country?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) of subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) for folk paintings
2. Use ruler, protractor, or compass to divide subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) into sections for folk paintings
3. Add repetitive patterns (dots, zigzags, swirls, curls) within subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) of Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings for Assigned Tables
2. Cost Of Living (2015) Fernando Llort El Salvador
3. Discussion Questions "What whimsical and repetitive patterns do you notice in this artwork? Why is a world living in peace and harmony important? What could you do personally to bring peace to this planet? Did the artist use line and repetitive patterns in this work? Does your opinion about this artwork change the longer you look at it? If this artwork were music, what would it sound like? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? How do you think the artist was feeling when creating this artwork? What symbols do you notice in this artwork? How doo you personally relate to or connect with this picture? How might you feel differently about the world after looking at this artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add ornaments (accessories, features, adornments) to subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) of the folk paintings
2. Use color combinations (analogous, primary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the folk paintings
3. Use color combinations (analogous, primary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, paint brushes)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the positive space (foreground) of the folk paintings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the folk paintings
3. Use compass, protractor, and texture plates to add additional basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings
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