Fernand Leger Abstract Art

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Fernand Leger Abstract Art using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use analogous colors (blue red purple), shape variation (three dimensional, two dimensional), and space (positive negative) inspired by French Artist (1881-1955) Fernand Leger
• Use perspective techniques (vanishing point, horizon line, parallel lines) and design principles (composition gradation proportion) based on Cubism
• Define Perspective (drawing objects with height, width, and position on a two dimensional surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Forms In Space (1950) Fernand Leger

2. Read Fernand Leger 1911-1924: The Rhythm of Modern Life, Art, And Design by Dorothy M. Kosinski

3. Discussion Questions "Which style of art influenced and reflected Leger's early artwork? How did Leger's experiences in the war change the content of his work? Where was Fernand Leger born? Which art movement was Leger most associated with? Why did Leger leave Argentan for Paris? Which other artists were staying in Paris when Leger arrived? How did you think moving to Paris influenced Leger's paintings? What kind of things did he begin to focus on? How did Leger give the impression of staying on a busy, noisy street corner through his paintings? What do the cycles depict in several paintings of Leger? Where did Leger move too in 1931? When did the Cubism art movement take place? What style of Cubism focused on bright colors and the relationship between paintings and music? Fernand Leger's rounded and tubular forms expanded on which style of art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) to represent a mood (happy, sad, angry) for ones abstract work

2. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the positive space (three dimensional shapes) for ones abstract work

3. Use tints (white black grey) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones Fernand Leger Abstract Art

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fernand Leger Abstract Art For Assigned Table

2. The White Birds On Blue Background (1950) Fernand Leger

3. Discussion Questions "What colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which part of the art is important important? How did the artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How did the artist use proportion? how would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for? Why do you say that? How do you think that artists feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artist created this work? 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 he created this artwork? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What title would you give this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add three different lines (diagonal vertical horizontal) to add visual interest within ones abstract art

2. Use colored construction paper to fill in the positive space (three dimensional shapes) within ones abstract work

3. Use colored construction paper to fill in the negative space (background) within ones own Fernand Leger Abstract Art

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fernand Leger Abstract Art For Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, paper cut outs, geometric shape templates)

Lesson Activities

1. Use black sharpie to outline three dimensional geometric shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) of ones abstract work

2. Use analogous colors (blue red purple) to fill in the positive space (geometric shapes) of ones abstract work

3. Use analogous colors (orange yellow green) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones Fernand Leger Abstract Art

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One Point Perspective 

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an Original One Point Perspective using computer techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizon, ground, perpendicular), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Italian Renaissance Architect (1377-1446) Filippo Brunelleschi
• Use mathematical connections (grid drawing, angles, three dimensional shapes) and design principles (movement, balance, composition) based on Renaissance Art
• Define Vanishing Point (point at which receding parallel lines viewed in perspective appear to converge)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Bedroom In Arles (1888) Vincent Van Gogh
2. The Delivery of Keys to Saint Peter (1481-1482) Pietro Perugino
3. Discussion Questions "What is one point perspective used for? Can you name the solid shapes in this picture? What are some techniques developed during the Renaissance? What other angles can you think of? Does the word perspective scare you from creating more complex artwork? Do you feel like being precise and using grids can take away from the fun of creating? Would you like to be able to create drawings or paintings that transmit a sense of depth and space? What are the three main characteristics of one point perspective? What types of lines are used in one point perspective? In one point perspective, dimensions are estimated or measured? Which of these drawings are in one point perspective? What is a vanishing point? What is one point perspective used in drawing?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use pencil to draw basic shapes (cylinder, sphere, rectangle prism) of the positive space of one point perspective drawings 
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill negative space (background) of one point perspective drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve One Point Perspective for Assigned Table
2. The Last Supper (1498) Leonardo Da Vinci
3. Discussion Questions "What do these two famous paintings have in common? Where is the vanishing pint located in a one-point perspective drawing? If a building rises above the horizon line, can you see the top of it? What parts of a cylinder would you see if you were placed below the horizon line? In a one-point perspective drawing, how many vanishing points are there? What artist first used linear perspective? Why was the incorporation of accurate perspective important to the advancement of art? What have you learned about space and perspective? What is one point perspective used for? Can you name the solid shapes in this picture? What are some techniques developed during the Renaissance?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in positive space (three dimensional shape) of one point perspective drawings
2. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in negative space (background) of one point perspective drawings
3. Use line type (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in negative space (background) with designs (stripes, dots, waves) for one point perspective drawings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve One Point Perspective for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (cardboard squares, glue sticks, scissors)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (three dimensional shapes) of one point perspective drawings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of one point perspective drawings
3. Use stop motion program (iMotion, FlipaClip, Stop Motion) to add an animation to one point perspective drawings 

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