Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic free form), color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral), and value (lightness darkness tone) based on Czech Artist (1881-1934) Wenzel Hablik
• Use collage techniques (layering, overlapping, texture, cropping) and design principles (composition repetition, balance) from German Expressionism 
• Define Space (the area within and around other shapes, forms, or colors)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Starry Sky, Attempt (1909) Wenzel Hablik

2. Read The Mysteries of The Universe: Discover The Best Kept Secrets Of Space by Will Gater

3. Discussion Questions "Are you looking to put the A in STEAM? What techniques did Wenzel Hablik use to create the luminous and translucent effects in his space artwork? What colors do you notice the most? Do they feel warm or cold? What kinds of shapes do you see? Do any shapes repeat? What does this artwork remind you of? Does it look like anything you have seen before? If you could step inside this picture, what would you do first? What kind of place is this? Is it a city, a mountain, or a place from outer space? Who do you think lives here? What do they like? How does this artwork make you feel? If this artwork had music, what would it sound like? Does this look like a real place or a make-believe place? What makes it look that way? What is different about this sky compared to the night sky we see? In this painting of the sea, what is the water doing? How does it look so powerful?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use a ruler, compass, or straightedge to draw the positive space (foreground, planets) of the universe paintings

2. Add details (moons, suns, planets, stars, black holes, nebulae) to the positive space (foreground, planets) of the universe paintings

3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to outline the positive space (foreground, planets) of the Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies for Assigned Tables 

2. Firmament (1913) Wenzel Hablik

3.  Discussion Questions "Were you inspired by a specific NASA image, concept from class, or imagination? How were the elements of art (line shape color value texture form space) used in the artwork? How was a sense of vastness or deep space created? Why were these specific colors used for the nebula? What is the focal point of the artwork, and why do you think the artist made it the focus? What attracts attention first? What mood or feeling does this artwork evoke? What visual elements (colors, textures) contribute to the mood? What story do the elements in this artwork tell? Based on what was seen, what might have happened before or after this moment? How does this artwork compared to a photograph or scientific documentation? Does this artwork make you curious to learn more about a specific space topic?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add texture (actual, visual implied) to the positive space (foreground, planets) of the universe paintings

2. Add texture (actual, visual, implied) to the negative space (background, universe, galaxy) of the universe paintings 

3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to outline the negative space (background) of the Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, tooth brushes, white paint, paint brushes)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, planets) of the universe paintings 

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

3. Add details (shooting stars, stars, dust) to the negative space (background, galaxy, universe) of the Wenzel Hablik Inspired Galaxies 

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 Sequin Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Sequin Painting using mixed media techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, primary), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by Performance Artist (1946-2020) Tina Girouard
• Use textile art (fiber, woven fabric, embroidery, knitwear) and design principles (contrast, repetition, emphasis) based on Post Minimalism
• Define Sequin (a small, shiny disk sewn as one of many onto clothing or canvas for decoration)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Hibiscus (1995) Tina Giroaurd 

2. Watch A Brief History Of Sequins by The Great British Sewing Bee

3. Discussion Questions "Why do humans beings have a need for art or visual art forms? What is the purpose of a ritual? Did you know sequins were invented in 1960 by two American women who sold the idea to an English company? Did you know the trend of sequins on clothes started in an Egyptian tomb? Did you know Michael Jackson, King Tut, and Leonardo Da Vinci had sequin pendants? Would you wear clothing made entirely from sequins? How do artists use various mediums to explore complex themes of identity, spirituality, social justice, and global issues? Are there places you should not wear sequin clothing? Did you know Leonardo Da Vinci sketched plans for a sequin making machine? Did you know the ruby slippers from Wizard Of Oz were made out of sequins?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) for the sequin paintings

2. Use white lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves, dots) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings 

3. Use black lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves dots) to the negative space (background) of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Pink Floral (Lily Pad) (1990) Tina Girouard

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists work? How has the practice of the artist changed overtime? What role do artist shave in society? What is integral to the work of an artist? What is the background of the work? What are do you most identify with? What is your strongest memory of your childhood? What is your favorite artwork? Which two colors are used in negative space photographs? What does it captivate, in terms of emotions, to the audience of negative space? What are the three basic elements of composition needed in drawing? What is positive space in art? Which is the difference between positive and negative space? Which is easier to understand between the two different spaces? Which do you think is more important the positive space of the negative space? Can you see all hidden images in the designs below?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) with sequins for sequin paintings 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) with sequins for the sequin paintings 

3. Use drawing techniques (blending layering overlapping) to add contrast to the composition of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (canvas, sequins, glue sticks, hot glue, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings

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

3. Add overlapping shapes (circles, ovals, round shapes) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the Sequin Paintings 

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 Mixed Media Bones

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Mixed Media Bones using mixed media techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical diagonal), neutral colors (black, grey, white), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Painter (1887-1986) Georgia O'Keeffe
• Use drawing techniques (hatching, figure drawing, contrast, proportion) and design principles (composition, contrast, proportion) based on Modernism
• Define Proportion (size relationship of parts to a whole within the composition)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Pelvis II (1944) Georgia O'Keeffe

2. Read Georgia's Bones by Jen Bryant

3. Discussion Questions "How is a photography from inside your body different from a regular photograph? What colors do you see? What kinds of lines can you find? What kind of shape can you find? What new title would you give this painting? Why do you think that the artist painted this painting? If you could change anything about this painting what would it be? What can be learned about an ancient society by studying artifacts? What makes humans want to predict the future? How can attributing special abilities to various community members impact power structures in society?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use pencil to add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of subject matter (bone) of bone drawings

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (roses, feathers, fabric) to the negative space (background) of the Mixed Media Bones

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Bones for Assigned Tables

2. Pelvis With The Moon (1943) Georgia O'Keeffe

3. Discussion Questions "How would you tell someone about Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings? What are some photograph techniques she incorporated into her paintings? How as Georgia O'Keeffe inspired by other artists? Why did she say she painted skulls? Why do you think Georgia O'Keeffe draw the bones in her desert paintings? Why do you think Georgia O'Keeffe is an icon? What kind of stereotypes did Georgia O'Keeffe have to confront as a woman artist?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (blending, contrast, shading) to add value (highlights, shadows) to the Mixed Media Bones

2. Look at images of photographs of different human bones (skull, teeth, femur, ribs) when adding details (highlights, shadows) to Mixed Media Bones

3. Use white chalk to add contrast to the positive space (bones, foreground) and negative space (background, shadows) of the Mixed Media Bones

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Bones for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (charcoal, white chalk, colored chalk) 

Lesson Activities 

1. Use drawing techniques (blending, contrasting, shading) to add neutral colors (black, grey, white) to the background of the Mixed Media Bones

2. Use drawing materials (tortillas, kneaded erasers, conte crayon) to blend in the negative space (background) of the Mixed Media Bones

3. Use charcoal (vine, willow, sticks) for addicting finishing details (bones, foreground) of the Mixed Media Bones

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 Basquiat Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Basquiat Portrait using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use primary/secondary colors (red blue yellow; green purple orange), line types (contour, continuous, outline), and shape variation (geometric, organic) inspired by American Artist (1960-1988) Jean Michel Basquiat
• Use collage techniques (overlapping, cropping, layering) and design principles (composition, variation, repetition) based on Neo-Expressionism Movement
• Define Mixed Media (using more than one medium or material to create a work)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. In This Case (1983) Jean Michel Basquiat

2. Read Life Doesn't Frighten Me: Paintings by Jean Michel Basquiat by Patty Rodriguez

3. Discussion Questions "Who is Basquiat? Which art movement did his work belong to? What was his first exhibition? Did he succeed in life or was his art recognized only after his death? where are his artworks displayed today? Who were his friends? Which places did he attend? What was one of Basquiat's biggest accomplishments? What was Jean Michel Basquiat's symbol? How many siblings did Jean Michel Basquiat have? What is the name of the piece by Jean Michel Basquiat?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic) of face parts (head, hair, shoulder, ears) of Basquiat Portraits

2. Use line types (wavy, straight, narrow) to add facial features (eyes, eyelashes, eyebrows) of the Basquiat Portraits

3. Use line types (wavy, straight, narrow) to add details (buttons, ribbons, stripes) to the clothing of the Basquiat Portraits

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Basquiat Portraits for Assigned Tables

2. Self Portrait (1984) Jean Michel Basquiat

3. Discussion Questions "Does your work reflect Jean Michel Basquiat's style? Have you simplified the eyes to dots? What types of colors were used? How was this artwork made? What types of style is this artwork? What can you see in this work? Why do you think the artist made it? What has the artist made of the image out of? What can you see in the picture? What is in the foreground? What is in the background? what shapes and lines are used? Why does the artist use simple shapes and lines? Where in the portraits is the most mark making lines and tones used? How does this help show the identify of the person?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (portrait) of the portrait compositions

2. Use secondary colors (green orange purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the portrait compositions 

3. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to fill in the positive space (portrait) of the Basquiat Portraits

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Basquiat Portraits for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, oil pastels)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (portrait) of portrait compositions

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of portrait compositions

3. Use stop motion program (iMotion, FlipaClip, Stop Motion) to add an animation to the Basquiat Portraits

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