Van Gogh Leaf Prints
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Van Gogh Leaf Prints using painting techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (visual, actual, implied) inspired by Dutch Painter (1853-1890) Vincent Van Gogh
- Use printmaking techniques (woodcut, etching, engraving, lithography) and design principles (repetition, variation, movement) based on Post Impressionism
- Define Stencil (a printing process by which areas are blocked out to keep ink from non-image areas)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Autumn Landscape (1885) Vincent Van Gogh
2. Read Vincent And The Colors Of The Wind by Chiara Lossani
3. Discussion Questions "How does nature inspire artwork? Why did Van Gogh become an artist? How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell during his lifetime? Was Vincent Van Gogh left-handed or right-handed? What type of paint did Vincent Van Gogh use? Why did Vincent Van Gogh want to live in Paris? Why is yellow so prominent in Vincent Van Gogh's paintings? How old was Vincent Van Gogh when he started painting? What style did Vincent Van Gogh paint in? How many paintings did Van Gogh sell in his lifetime? What is Post Impressionism? What are Vincent Van Gogh's most influential artworks? Why should artists study Van Gogh's artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use leaf templates (maple, clove, chestnut, hickory) to outline basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) for leaf prints
2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the leaf prints
3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the Van Gogh Leaf Prints
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Van Gogh Leaf Prints for Assigned Table
2. Falling Leaves (Les Alyscamps) (1888) Vincent Van Gogh
3. Discussion Questions "What do you enjoy most about this painting? What do you like least about this painting? How would you do things differently? What other subjects could be painted in the post impressionism style? How did Vincent van Gogh use texture in his paintings? If you could ask Vincent Van Gogh one question, what would it have been? What is Vincent Van Gogh famous for? How does understanding the artist change our understanding of his paintings? What made Vincent Van Gogh unique? What can we learn from Vincent van Gogh? How did Vincent Van Gogh paint? Why did Vincent van Gogh begin painting? Why is Vincent Van Gogh important to art history? Why is Vincent Van Gogh considered one of the best painters the world has ever seen? What are the stylistic differences between Van Gogh's work? Which year was best for Van Gogh, in terms of his artwork? How long did it take Vincent van Gogh to complete a painting?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (leaf) of the leaf prints
2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the leaf prints
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) to the positive space (leaf) of the Van Gogh Leaf Prints
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Van Gogh Leaf Prints for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (foam plates, speed ball ink, brayers, rollers)
Lesson Activities
1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the leaf prints
2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) with line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the leaf prints
3. Use color mixing techniques (blending, overlapping, contrasting) to fill in the positive space (leaf) of the Van Gogh Leaf Prints
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