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 Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved), fluorescent colors (neon, orange, yellow, blue, pink, red), and texture (visual, actual, implied) inspired by Contemporary Artist (1943-Present) Martin Minujin
• Use sculpture techniques (carving, assemblage, modeling, casting) and design principles (movement, balance, harmony) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Energetic Lines (use curved, diagonal, or zigzag lines to give a painting a feeling of energy or movement)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start 

1. Bland Geometry (2014) Marta Minujin

2. Read Marta Minujín: Arte! Arte! Arte! by Darsie Alexander and Rebecca Shaykin

3. Discussion Questions "Who is Martin Minujin? Wha are other non-proper art materials (mattresses, cardboard boxes, sidewalk) could you use as an artist? What logos, advertisements, and texts appear to have influenced her work? Do you think you would enjoy visiting her artwork? Do you like the idea of art that you can interact with or play in or on? Do you think it changes how you think about art? Did you know for her seventieth birthday she decided to marry art? Why does the artist us many colors in her artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Colored Fluorescent Paper

2. Use three compositional elements (shape, color, line, texture, value, space, form) to represent a important memory, place, or event 

3. Use line variation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved) as design principle (balance, movement, repetition) within the Martin Minujin Paper Sculptures 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures for Assigned Tables

2. Aura And Wind (2018) Marta Minujin

3 Discussion Questions "How can you make something three dimensional? How many different ways can you fold paper? Can you work as a team to complete your sculpture? What do you think is happening in this composition? How does this work make you feel? What do you see in this sculpture? How would you describe this composition? Does this work look natural, representational, or stylized? What materials were on hand for the creation of this artwork? What does this tell us about the environment in which it was made?"

Lesson Activities

1.  Use compasses, protractors, and texture plates to add symmetrical shapes (square, rectangle, trapezoid) and expressive lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the paper sculptures 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, fluorescent) to fill in the negative space (background) of the paper sculptures

3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, fluorescent) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use scissors to cut out two dimensional symmetrical shapes (square, rectangle, circle) to create a three dimensional paper sculptures 

2. Glue down two dimensional symmetrical shapes (square, rectangle, circle) for a simplified paper sculptures

3. Use sharpie marker to add beautiful patterns (hearts, swirls, dots) to the positive space (foreground) of the Marta Minujín Paper Sculptures 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Art Supplies Still Life Drawing using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use fluorescent colors (pink, yellow, green, blue, orange), line types (horizontal, vertical, marvel), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Conceptual Artist (1941-Present) Michael Craig Martin
• Use drawing skills (intensity, illusion of depth, observational) and design principles (movement, proportion, gradation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Hierarchy (objects that are closer to the viewer are lower on the paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Scissors (Wallpaper Aqua) (2004) Michael Craig-Martin

2. Fan (2002) Michael Craig Martin
3. Discussion Questions "Why would someone want to paint a still life? What objects from home would you include in a still life, and why? What objects do you identify in the painting? Which objects are natural and which objects are man-made? Why did you choose these objects? What do these objects symbolize for you/? Why did you arrange the objects the way you did? Why did the artist choose this subject? How did the artist compose elements in the painting? What is the theme within it? What type of objects would you not see in a still life painting? How would you describe the lines, shapes, or colors in this painting? What observations can you make about this painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, pyramid, sphere) to composition of arranged objects (pencils, scissors, markers)
3. Use black sharpie markers to add line types (thick, thin) to composition of arranged objects (pencils, scissors, markers)

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Art Supplies Still Life Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Portrait (Paintbrushes) (2000) Michael Craig-Martin
3. Discussion Questions "What objects are the tallest, shortest, widest, and narrow? What shapes can we find in the pencil? What overlapping do you notice with these objects? What is in your toolbox? What is an illusion? In what ways can artwork create illusions? What general and artist knowledge is necessary for art making? How can the development of a strong knowledge base aid in the ability to create illusions of artwork? What objects seem closer to you? Which objects seem further away? What can you tell me about the colors in this painting? What color is used the most in this painting? How do you think the artist made this work? What questions would you ask the artist about this work,  if she or he were here? What title would you give this painting? What made you decide on that title? What do you think is painting in this painting? What else could be happening?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use fluorescent colors (green, orange, pink, turquoise, yellow, red)  to fill in the positive space (arranged objects) of the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
2. Use fluorescent colors (green, orange, pink, turquoise, yellow, red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (floral, silk, wood) to the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Art Supples Still Life Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (markers, erasers, felt pens, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to subject matter (arranged objects) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
2. add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
3. Outline details (pattern, arranged objects) in foreground (art supplies) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Neon Signs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create original Neon Sign using painting techniques learned in class
• Use fluorescent colors (green, red, orange, yellow), shape variation (geometric, organic), and value (highlights, shadows) inspired by Minimalist Artist (1933-1996) Dan Flavin
• Use scientific connections (electrodes, noble gases, ultraviolet light) and design principles (rhythm, unity, emphasis) based on Installation Art
• Define Sign (a written or symbolic form of displaying information)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Untitled 3 (for Leo Castelli at his 30th Gallery Anniversary) (1989) Dan Flavin
2. Listen La Bohema (1896) Giacomo Puccini
3. Discussion Questions "What does a stop sign look like? What does the yield sign look like? Do you know how to cross the street safely to avoid getting hurt? Identify what message the artist was trying to convey. What symbols were used? What effect does it have on them? On the community or country? How does a country's form of government affect the expression and influence of protest art? What time is being shown in the photograph?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Use contour line to add exterior details (stainless steel, art deco, glass trim) to neon sign drawings
3. Add implied texture (glass tube, metal design) to interior design of neon sign drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Neon Sign for Assigned Table
2. Untitled (To Veronique) (1987) Dan Flavin
3. Discussion Questions "Installation- work occupying or engaging an entire room. Do you consider Dan Flavin's light sculptures a form of art? How did the artist use light effects and differing shapes to interact with viewers? How far can museums depart from historical precedent in its choices when installing works of art? How did Dan Flavin make his "icons" a series of painted canvases using halogen light fixtures?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use permanent marker to outline the contour lines of the neon sign drawings
2. Add fluorescent colors (red, green, yellow, orange) to positive space (sign, decor) of neon sign drawings
3. Add fluorescent colors (red, green, yellow, orange) to negative space (background, clouds) of neon sign drawings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Neon Sign for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (watercolor pencils, water bucket, paintbrush)

Lesson Activities

1. Use value to add highlights (reflective light, moonlight) to neon sign drawings
2. Use value to add shadows (cast shadow) to Dan Flavin Inspired Neon Signs
3. Use metallic colored pencils (silver, platinum, gold) to add finishing details (bolts, decorations, pattern) to Neon Signs

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Glow In The Dark Symmetrical Insects

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an imaginary symmetrical insect using line (vertical, parallel), analogous colors (red, yellow, orange), and organic shapes (wings, antennas, horns) inspired by American Artist (1928-1987) Andy Warhol
• Use design principles (balance, rhythm, movement) relating to the Pop Art Movement
• Define Symmetry (same on both sides)

Day One, Art Start