MiSs Rs ArT RoOm: space

Showing posts with label space. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

ONE POINT SHAPE PERSPECTIVES

One Point Shape Perspectives
Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original One Point Shape Perspectives using drawing techniques learned in class
Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by Impressionist Painter (1848-1894) Gustave Caillebotte
Use core drawing techniques (scale, simple forms, spatial relationships) and design principles (proportion, variation, contrast) based on Impressionism
Define Vanishing Point (a point where parallel lines appear to converge in the distance)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Bridge Of Europe (1876-1877) Gustave Caillebotte

2. Read The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg

3. Discussion Questions "Which direction are the lines facing in all the examples (vertical, horizontal, perspective, diagonal)? Do you see any lines that do not follow these rules? What art skills, subject area, or big idea is being taught? How does this art skill translate into an everyday life skill? Which sides of the object would be visible and which sides of the object would be hidden? What knowledge do my students need to possess to create a one point perspective drawing? Are there cultures that did not use linear perspective? Where do you think the road goes to in the distance? What happens to things as they get further away from you? Where would you have to look to see the very end of a long hallway? How can we make our drawings look like they have depth? Why do things in the distance look smaller than things that are close to you? Do you see any lines that look like they are going far, far away?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) to represent a mood (happy, angry, sad) for the shape perspectives

2. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) for the shape perspectives

3. Use tints (white grey black) to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve One Point Shape Perspectives for Assigned Tables

2. Paris Street, Rainy Day (1877) Gustave Caillebotte

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 most 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 artist 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 (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add visual interest in the shape perspectives

2. Use colored construction paper to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) of the shape perspectives

3. Use colored construction paper to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve One Point Shape Perspectives for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (paper cut outs, rulers, geometric shape templates, pencils, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1. Use black sharpie markers to outline the three dimensional shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the shape perspectives

2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, three dimensional shapes) of the shape perspectives

3. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the One Point Shape Perspectives

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Thursday, February 7, 2019

HOKUSAI TEXTURED WAVE

Hokusai Textured Waves

Learning Targets

I can...

Create a Hokusai Textured Wave using sculpture techniques learned in class
Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Japanese Artist (1760-1849) Katsushika Hokusai
Use design principles (composition, proportion, gradation) based on Asian Art
Define Vantage Point (the place the artist seems to be standing as he or she was making the artwork)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (1829-32) Katsushika Hokusai

2. Watch The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Peter Van Valkenburgh

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

3. Reflective Discussion "Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese Artist famous for his printmaking techniques. One of his most popular prints is The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. Many artists have paid homage to Hokusai by interpreting his artwork. What do you think Homage means? How would you visually interpret The Great Wave Off Kanagawa? Look at Katsushika Hokusai's work, what is the common point of all these works? What is the vantage point from the Wave and from Red Fuji? Why do you think the artist choose to paint Mount Fuji 36 times? What title would you give these paintings? Is there movement in either of these paintings? Is there good balance in these paintings?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Chipboard

2. Draw foreground (two waves), middle ground (main wave), and background (horizon line, Mount Fuji) of textured sculpture

3. Mix Sculpt-A-Mold three times before adding layers to chipboard of Textured Hokusai Waves

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Hokusai Waves for Assigned Tables

2. The Great Wave: A Children's Book Inspired by Hokusai by Veronique Massenot & Bruno Pilogret

3. Discussion Questions "What is going on in this artwork? What do you see that makes you say that? What emotions do you feel when looking at this artwork? What emotions do you think the artist was feeling? Describe the lines and colors in this artwork. How do colors and lines contribute to the emotion? Describe the ways Hokusai include Mount Fuji in the artworks. What can you tell about the Japanese way of Life in the Edo Period by looking at these artworks? What type of things are people doing? What do these artworks have in common? How could you tell that these were created by Hokusai during this time period?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add thin layer of Sculpt-A-Mold to forefront wave (heaviest ), middle wave (middle layer), and slanted waves (lightest) of textured sculpture

2. Use Sculpt-A-Mold to add details (wave peaks, jagged lines, wooden boats) to textured sculpture

3. Use modeling tools to add texture (ridges, curves, relief) to Textured Hokusai Waves

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Hokusai Waves for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (modeling compound, white opaque flakes, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) to fill in positive space (waves) of textured sculpture

2. Use monochromatic colors (light orange, dark orange) to fill in negative space (clouds, Mount Fuji, background) of textured sculpture

3. Use tint (white) and shade (black) to add depth within the Textured Hokusai Waves

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Sunday, March 25, 2018

MATISSE INSPIRED GOLDFISH BOWLS

Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowls

Learning Targets

I can...

Create a Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl using drawing techniques learning in class
Use shape variation (organic, geometric, free form), line type (outline, contour), and space (interior, exterior) inspired by French Painter (1896-1954) Henri Matisse
Use decoupage techniques (layering, overlapping, cropping) and design principles (composition, harmony, emphasis) based on the Fauvism Art Movement
Define Collage (art made by cutting up materials- colored paper, string, newspaper- and gluing together to make a picture)

Lesson One, Day One

1. The Goldfish (1912) Henri Matisse

2. Read A Magical Dat with Matisse (Mini Masters) by Julie Merberg

3. Discussion Questions "How many goldfish are there in the painting? Do you think the broad brush strokes on the surface of the bowl are goldfish or reflections of the four goldfish depicted below? Do the goldfish swimming in the water make you feel calm? Why do you think Henri Matisse was interesting in painting goldfish?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use ruler to draw three lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior of the room
3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, stripes, dots) to the wallpaper of the room

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl for Assigned Table
2. The Goldfish Bowl (1921) Henri Matisse

3. Discussion Questions "Do you like this painting? What do you think this painting is trying to tell us about the artist? What emotions do you think Henri Matisse is trying to convey in his paintings? What do you feel when you look at Henri Matisse's art? Do his pictures make you feel calm?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (fins, tail, eyes, mouth) to the goldfish within the positive space
2. Add details (water ripples, bubbles, reflective light) to the exterior of the fish bowl
3. Use texture plates to add cloth design (floral pattern, mosaic tile, hard wood) to tablecloth

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, oil pastels)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space
2. Use earth colors (green, black, brown) to add veins to the various plants
3. Cut Out & Glue Down all parts for the Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl