Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Reliefs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Relief using collage techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by American Sculptor (1929-2022) Claes Oldenburg
• Use sculpture techniques (layering, stacking, overlapping) and design principles (composition, repetition, variation) based on Pop Art
• Define Soft Sculpture (a type of sculpture made using cloth, foam, rubber, plastic, paper, fibers, and similar materials that are smooth)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Two Cheeseburgers With Everything (Dual Hamburgers) (1962) Claes Oldenburg

2. Read Claes Oldenburg: Hold The Pickle by Bill Clarke

3. Discussion Questions "How is popular culture influenced by advertising? How are people influenced by the media and advertising? How and why do advertisers promote product? How does media have an effect on an artists' life? Why or why not? Who decides what is art and what is not art? Do these ideas change? What materials did the artist use? How did he use them? What can we learn about the artist by looking at this? How is this different from traditional artwork? How does an object go from being ordinary to becoming artwork? What colors did the artist use? What does his sculpture remind you of? What might the location smell like? Is it somewhere you would like to visit? What kinds of foods are representative examples of the American experience today? What is Public Art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Draw three thumbnail sketches using observational drawing skills (contour, outline, continuous) for hamburger collages

3. Use graphite pencil to draw sandwich parts (ketchup, mustard, tomatoes, bacon, cheese) for the positive space (hamburger) of the hamburger collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Reliefs for Assigned Tables

2. Giant Hamburger (1962) Claes Oldenburg

3. Discussion Questions "How did the artist make the hamburger look warm and delicious? How big do you think Giant Hamburger is? Would this sculpture have the same impact if it was the size of a real hamburger? What if it was very small? What does Giant Hamburger look like it was made from? Would Giant Hamburger have the same impact if it looked very realistic? How does his sculptures make you feel? Which food sculpture is your favorite? Why? How do you think the sculptures feel? If you created your own sculpture store, what would be in it? How would it feel to be in that space, interacting with the sculptures? What do you think Claes Oldenburg was trying to say through artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use collage techniques (overlapping, layering, cutting) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) to positive space (hamburger) of the hamburger collages

2. Use collage techniques (overlapping, layering, cutting) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) to the negative space (background) of the hamburger collages

3. Use design principles (composition, repetition, gradation) to fill in the positive space (hamburger) of the Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Reliefs

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Reliefs for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the hamburger collages

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the hamburger collages 

3. Add additional sandwich parts (pickles, french fries, utensils, sesame seeds) to the positive space (hamburger) of the Claes Oldenburg Hamburger Reliefs

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 Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional), shape variation (geometric, organic), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by American Artist (1955-Present) Jeff Koons
• Use art element: form (two dimensional, three dimensional) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Kitsch (a low-brow style of mass-production art or design using popular or cultural icons)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Magenta Balloon Dog (2015) Jeff Koons

2. Read Jeff Koons: Conversations with Norman Rosenthal by Norman Rosenthal

3. Discussion Questions "What was Jeff Koon's profession before he became a well-known artist? what material is Jeff Koon's 1998 sculpture "Rabbit" made from? Where is Jeff Koon's capacious studio located? How many studio assistants does Jeff Koons employ? What breed of dog is Keff Koon's monumental topiary sculpture Puppy modeled after? Which of the following popular part accessories is monumentalized in Jeff Koon's "Celebration" Series? Which image depicts a sculpture by Jeff Koons? How does Jeff Koons describe his philosophy as an artist? How can these materials reused?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use pencil to draw line types (contour, outline, continuous) of the facial proportions (eyes, nose, mouth) of the positive space (animal) of the balloon paintings

3. Use pencil to add facial features (fur, wings, eyelashes) to the positive space (animal) of the Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs for Assigned Table

2. Balloon Dog (Yellow) (2015) Jeff Koons

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists make everyday objects or subjects in art? How does a three dimensional representation impact the art and the viewer's experience of the art? How are these materials being used? How do artists represent the world around them? How do they choose to show people and places? How do artists tell a story? What is their point of view? How do artists push boundaries and explore new concepts? How do artists transform everyday objects? What makes this art? Why is this in a museum? How do artists respond to the social, political, and cultural climate of their time?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add metallic colors (bronze, silver, gold) to the positive space (animal) of the balloon paintings

2. Add metallic colors (bronze, silver, gold) to the negative space (background) of the balloon paintings

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the facial features (nose ears mouth) of the positive space (animal) of the Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (metallic paint, glue sticks, scissors)

Lesson Activities

1. Use multicolored pencils to fill in the positive space (animal) and negative space (background) of the balloon paintings

2. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (animal) of the balloon paintings

3. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Jeff Koons Balloon Dogs

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 James Rizzi Cityscapes

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original James Rizzi Cityscape using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, intermediate), shape variation (geometric organic free form) and space (positive negative) inspired by Pop Artist (1950-2011) James Rizzi
• Use art element: line (expressive, directional, contour) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on Pop Art
• Define Cityscapes (the visual appearance of a city or urban area)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. City Of Dreams City of Dreams (1993) James Rizzi

2. Read The Adventures of Taxi Dog by Debra Sol Barracca

3. Discussion Questions "Who is the artist that created this work? Which decade did the Pop Art Movement begin? What was special about James Rizzi's prints? What are we learning by doing this project? Did Rizzi ever do commercial work? What was one artist that inspired Rizzi? What setting was often in his artwork? What types of colors are featured in Pop Art? What animals can be found in his art? How did Rizzi come up with his three dimensional style of art? Which piece of artwork is the most famous? What type of artist was James Rizzi?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use pencil to draw basic shapes (geometric, rectangle, oval) of the buildings of ones expressive cityscapes

2. Use line types (expressive, directional, contour) to add details (facial features, windows, doors) to ones expressive cityscapes

3. Use line types (expressive, directional, contour) to add details (cloud formations, raised highway, sun) to negative space (background) of James Rizzi Cityscapes 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve James Rizzi Cityscapes for Assigned Table

2. Winter (1988) James Rizzi

3. Discussion Questions "Would you like living in a city? What are some of the advantages of living in a city? What are some disadvantages to living in a city? What is your favorite city to visit? What part of this city do you like the best? What do you think could be done to improve living conditions in the cities? What are some differences between living in the city and living in the country? If you had grown up in a different city how would your life have been different? What monuments of your city do you consider the most impressive? How would you describe the architecture in your city? What would you if you were in charge of the city? How would you improve it? What changes would you make? Would you enjoy designing a new city?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, intermediate) to fill in the positive space (buildings) of ones expressive cityscapes

2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, intermediate) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones expressive cityscapes

3. Use line types (expressive, directional, contour) to fill in the positive space (buildings) with designs (facial features, windows, doors) for James Rizzi Cityscapes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve James Rizzi Cityscapes for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paintbrushes, oil pastel)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (buildings) of expressive cityscapes

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of expressive cityscapes

3. Use stop motion program (iMotion, FlipaClip, Stop Motion) to add an animation to James Rizzi Cityscapes

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 Andy Warhol Inspired Cats

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Andy Warhol Inspired Cat using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (complementary secondary primary), shape variation (free form organic geometric), and space (positive negative) inspired by American Artist (1928-1987) Andy Warhol
• Use drawing techniques (cropping overlapping layering) and design principles (composition proportion repetition) based on Pop Art
• Define Features (stylistic elements included within an artwork to help the artist communicate)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.  Green Sam (1956) Andy Warhol

2. Read Uncle Andy's Cats by James Warhola 

3. Discussion Questions "Do cats have shoulders? Why do cats purr? Why do cats have whiskers? what is a group of cats called? What is the normal eye color of a siamese car? Which cats are cartoons? What is the largest "big cat" in the world? Do cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping? How many whiskers does the average cat have on each side of its face? What is the average number of kittens in a litter? Which part of the cat's body can appear and disappear? What was the punishment for hurting a cat in ancient Egypt? What is the name of the world's richest cat? Which part of a cat is as unique as a human fingerprint?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use basic shapes (semi circle oval triangle) to draw recognizable parts of the cat drawings

3. Add feline parts (claws teeth tail whiskers nose) to the recognizable parts of the Andy Warhol Inspired Cats

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back Of Paper 

Day Two, Art Start

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