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 Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic free form), form (two dimensional three dimensional), and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by Multidisciplinary Sculptor (2003-Present) Pauline Loctin
• Use pleating techniques (hand folding, machine folding, heat pressing, box pleats, inverted pleats) and design principles (composition, variation, balance) based on Paper Sculpture 
• Define Nonrepresentational Art (a type of visual art that does not depict objects, people, or scenes from the real world)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Flow Of Emotional Numbness (2023) Pauline Loctin 

2. Read Dreams by Ezra Jacks Keats

3. Discussion Questions "Are the colors placed throughout the artwork to create a visual balance? Does one square look too heavy? Are the varied shapes working well together? How do artists deconstruct and reconstruct artwork? How does the artist transform flat paper into three dimensional sculptural forms? What type of sensory experience and feelings do these forms convey? What color do you think would be fun to use if you were making artwork like the artist? How do you think the artist make a flat piece of paper stand up and keep shape? Did you know the artist was a musician who played the violin for a long time? Do you think learning music can help with making artwork? Do you think artists have create freedom when making artwork? What story do you think this piece of art is telling? If you had an unlimited supply of paper in any color, what amazing sculpture creation would you make?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) as a line design for the abstract collages

3.  Outline three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with black oil pastels for the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages for Assigned Tables 

2. Chromatic Reflection (2023) Pauline Loctin

3. Discussion Questions "What does art mean to you? What ideas, concerns, or objects have motivated your work? How would you describe your artistic style? What is success or successful to you? Is there ea distinct mood? Does it make you think about anything? Does anything jump out at you? What did the artist say about the piece? How did you start out as an artist? When do you feel your best? Do you still struggle with comparison to other artists? If so, how are you able to move past this? What do your paintings reveal bout your personality? Where or how do you rediscover inspiration? Who is the artist shown above? What do you think the artist is thinking about when working on this sculpture? How do artists know when an artwork is complete? What do you think the origin of the titles say about the artwork? How do you think the artist feels about sculpture?"   

Lesson Activities 

1. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic free form) to the positive space (foreground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

2. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic free form) to the negative space (background) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

3. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add details (patterns texture designs) to the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

 Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, construction paper) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use complementary colors (red green, blue orange, yellow purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

2. Use complementary colors (red green, blue orange, yellow purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

3. Add design details (pattern texture designs) to the positive space (foreground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages 

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 Alexander Calder Primary Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Alexander Calder Primary Painting using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1898-1976) Alexander Calder
• Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and design principles (composition, balance, movement) based on Modern Art
• Define Abstract Art (form of art does not represent objects or scenes from the real world in a recognizable way)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Black Dots (1974) Alexander Calder

2. Read One And Other Numbers With Alexander Calder by Phaidon

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Alexander Calder was an American artist known for his pioneering work in kinetic sculpture and mobiles? Did you know he worked as an engineer before studying art and creating signature abstract sculptures? How is this artwork different from the images you have seen of traditional paintings? Does this artwork still look like it might move or would want to move? How would this artwork look if it could move? If you could travel back in time to visit with the artist in the studio, what do you think you would see? If you could travel back in time to visit with the artist, what do you think he would say? Is the subject recognizable, abstract, or realistic? Was Alexander Calder's simple composition in his artwork considered a good representation of abstract art?" 

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Add geometric shapes (triangles, circles, square, rectangles) to the composition of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings 

3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) in the negative space (background) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Alexander Calder Primary Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Jungle (1971) Alexander Calder 

3. Discussion Questions "What is the difference between aesthetic theories? Can artwork be explained by more than one aesthetic theory? How does an artist's intent influence the interpretation of the artwork? Why is it important to understand the time period of an artist when looking at their artwork? How can personal artwork be inspired by ideas explored by past artists? Why is problem solving an integral part of the art making process? How can students use general knowledge and art knowledge to further develop personal art making? What is abstract art? What do you think abstract means? Can you recognize anything in this painting? What emotion is being conveyed in this painting? Which artwork is abstract? Which work is abstract? What does this artwork remind you of? What do you think this artwork is made of? Does this work follow any mathematical principles?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (foreground, geometric shapes) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings

2. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the negative space (background, geometric shapes) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings

3. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to fill in the positive space (foreground, geometric shapes) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Alexander Calder Primary Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, paint brushes, watercolor) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the subject matter (geometric shapes, foreground) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings 

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background, geometric shapes) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings

3. Outline details (geometric shapes, line thickness) in the positive space (foreground, geometric shapes) of the Alexander Calder Primary Paintings 

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 Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Gaston Chiassac Style Painting using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by French Painter (1910-1964) Gaston Chiassac
• Use painting techniques (pigment, layering, blending, overlapping) and design principles (composition, proportion, variation) based on Art Brut
• Define Outsider Art (art made by self-taught artists with no contact with the art world)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Two Figures In Abstract Space (1961) Gaston Chaissac

2. Read Chaissac by Sarah Clement

3. Discussion Questions "What is the difference between naive art and art brut? Can all people be artists? How does knowing the context of histories and traditions of art forms help us create works of art? Why do artists follow or break established traditions? How do artists appropriately use other's images and ideas? How do artists grow and become accomplished in art forms? How do artists take initiative to improve their work? How do images influence our views of the world? How do artworks convey meaning? How do visual arts experiences enhance the ability to understand art? How does art help us understand how people lived in different times, places, and cultures? How does one determine criteria to evaluate artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of face parts (head, hair, shoulders ears) of abstract paintings

2. Use line types (straight, curved, narrow) to add facial features (eyes, eyelashes, hair, eye brows) to the abstract paintings

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (buttons, ribbons, stripes, swirls) to the positive space (face) of the Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Untitled (1963) Gaston Chiassac

3. Discussion Questions "How does knowing how people lived in different times and places influence our response to the artwork? What inspires people to make art? How do artists determine whether a particular direction in their work is effective? What responsibilities come with the freedom to create? What motivates and sustains artists in their practice? What factors prevent or encourage people to take creative risks? What role does persistence play in revising, refining, and developing work? How do people use creative and critical thinking skills their careers? How do people use creative and critical thinking skills their daily lives? How do people use art making knowledge and skills to enhance their homes, personal styles, and communities? How does creating enrich people's lives? Why do people learn about art in school and community settings?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the face parts (head, shoulder, ears, hair) of the abstract paintings 

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add facial features (eyes, eyelashes, ears) to the positive space (face) of the abstract paintings

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (buttons, fabric, floral) to the positive space (face) of the Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, paint brushes, water buckets)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (face) of the abstract paintings 

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the abstract paintings

3. Add value (lightness, darkness) to the positive space (face) and negative space (background) of the Gaston Chiassac Style Paintings

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 Autumn Harvest Patterns

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Autumn Harvest Pattern using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1947-Present) Janice Schupak Frishopf 
• Use observational drawing techniques (perspective, proportion, measurements) and design principles (contrast, composition, variation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Shape (a closed space made when a line connects to itself)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Winter Squash (2023) Janice Schupak Frishopf

2. Read Legally Blind Belmont Artist Celebrates 10 Years Of Creating Dancing Colors by Joanna Tzouveils

3. Discussion Questions "Why is art important? What role does art play in our society? What value is placed upon artist and their art? Why? What makes something a work of art? Is art defined by boundaries? If so, what are they and how have they changed over the course of history? What is the role of the artist? How has this role changed over time? Who decides what a work of art means- the artist, the critic, the viewer? How do history and the passage of time affect the meaning of an artwork? What are the most important skills an artist can have? What materials and tools do artists use to create art today? Have the tools changed overtime? Where do artists find inspiration? What is the difference between working alone and collaborating on an artwork with fabricators, audiences, or others? What are the subjects, issues, and themes important to artists working today? What role does beauty play in contemporary art? Does a work of art need to be beautiful? Why or why not? Who decides what is beautiful?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use geometric shapes (oval circle rectangle) to draw an assorted vegetables (beans, corn, squash) for the harvest drawings 

2. Use geometric shapes (oval circle rectangle) to draw details (stem, leaves, table) for the harvest drawings

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the positive space (beans, corn, squash) and details (stem, leaves, table) of the Autumn Harvest Patterns

Day Two, Art Start

1.  Retrieve Autumn Harvest Patterns for Assigned Tables

2. Autumn Carnival (2023) Janice Schupak Frishpof 

3. Discussion Questions "Why is contemporary art important? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of the artwork is most important? How did the artist use proportion? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What symbols do you notice in the artwork? How can you connect this artwork to your own life? What does this artwork remind you of? How might you feel differently about the world after looking at this artwork? What do you want to remember about this artwork? Who do you know that would really like this artwork? Why would they like it? What is beautiful about this artwork? What does this artwork teach us about the past?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (stems, leaves, tables) to the positive space (beans, corn, squash) of the harvest drawings

2. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (beans, corn, squash) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the harvest drawings

3. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the Autumn Harvest Patterns

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Autumn Harvest Patterns for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, oil pastels, charcoal) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add vegetable parts (brown stem, green leaves, shell) with neutral colors (black white grey) for harvest drawings

2. Use texture techniques (erase, cloth, sponge) to add details (stem, leaves, table) to the harvest drawings

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Autumn Harvest Patterns 

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