Optical Art Drawing
Class 701: Students in class 701 learned about the Optical Art movement that began in the 1960's. They examined Op Art pieces by professional artists to develop a list of characteristics of Optical Art. They looked examples of four different Op Art drawings and selected the option of their choice. Students are completing original Op Art drawings using Sharpie marker and colored pencil. Extra credit opportunities to extend students' knowledge are listed below!!!
Extra Credit work may be submitted on paper in class or via email to ewine@schools.nyc.gov All work must include your name and class.
Optical Art Power Point
Optical Art by Thomas Whetnall
Option 2: Research one of the following artists we discussed in class: Victor Vasarely, M. C. Escher, Bridget Riley, or Thomas Whetnall. Write a report at least two paragraphs in length that tells what you learned about the artist's life and their work. You may want to include samples of their work that you liked.
Option 3: Review the following Op Art work. How do you think it was made? Try making a similar artwork on your own. You should change some aspect of the work. Do not copy it exactly. Place your name on the back of the artwork and submit it to Mrs. Wine.
It may be helpful to do a "Google Images" search on "Optical Art Hands."
Stencil Print T-shirts
Class 703: Students learned about the history of stencil printing. Students looked at several examples of how to create and print an original stencil. Students worked from images they brought from home or from those provided in class to create an original stencil. All students will create a stencil print on paper. Those who bring a t-shirt to class will be able to print their design on the shirt that they can keep and wear. Extra credit opportunities to extend students' knowledge are listed below!!!
Extra Credit work may be submitted on paper in class or via email to ewine@schools.nyc.gov All work must include your name and class.
Stencil Print Power Point
Option 2: View this short (less than 2 minute) video on stencil printing. Compare and contrast this method to the one we are going to do in class. Which method do you think would be better and why? Why do you think we are not using this method in class? Your response should be at least one paragraph in length.
Stencil Printing Video
Option 3: Create a simple stencil and use it in a drawing. You could use the paper stencil with crayon or marker. Move and repeat the stencil at least three times on the paper to create the illusion of movement on the page as in this example from the class Power Point. (Your image should be much simpler.) Place your name and class on the back of the stencil and submit it to Mrs. Wine in class.
PAST PROJECTS:
Silhouette Action Collage
Seventh grade students are beginning their first full art project of the second semester. Students are learning about the history of the silhouette in art. Then students examine how silhouettes are used in more contemporary forms including advertising and fashion. During the art making portion of the unit, students will collage a tissue paper background using analogous colors. Students will consider mood when selecting their colors. Then students will add a silhouette of a dynamic figure of their choice. Students may bring their own magazine image or print one from the computer or may choose from images proved by the teacher.Extra credit opportunities to extend students' knowledge are listed below!!!
Extra Credit work may be submitted on paper in class or via email to ewine@schools.nyc.gov All work must include your name and class.
Silhouette Collage Power Point
Option 2: Silhouette Painting Project
Scroll down this page under past projects until you find information about the silhouette painting project that students created first semester. Look at the three extra credit options related to silhouettes from the painting project. Choose one of these options and complete it for extra credit.
Option 3: Dynamic Figures in Action
Silhouettes provide us with a positive space image of the figure. A dynamic figure will show much movement and action. As you are looking for your figure for this project, select a few additional figures that you find interesting. Create a detailed drawing of one or more of these figures. Include value and/or shading. Work in the medium of your choice. Some suggestions include pencil, colored pencil, or pen. Bring in your completed drawing for extra credit.
Mid Winter Break Project Options
All seventh grade students are required to complete one project over winter break. Students may choose either the Media Technology Positive - Negative Design project or the Cubist Collage project. Power Points to both projects are shown below. All projects are due no later than February 28.
Project Option One: Media Technology Positive - Negative Design
Students will use Microsoft Paint to create a non-objective digital image. Images may be submitted by printing the image from home and bringing in a copy of the artwork, saving it to a flash drive and bringing the flash drive to school, or emailing the image to Mrs. Wine at ewine@schools.nyc.gov
Click on this link to view the detailed power point and review step by step project directions:
Media Technology Positive - Negative Design Power Point
If you have Windows 8 (lucky you!!!), follow this simple video on YouTube to access Microsoft Paint on your device.
Accessing Microsoft Paint on Windows 8
If you have Windows 8 (lucky you!!!), follow this simple video on YouTube to access Microsoft Paint on your device.
Accessing Microsoft Paint on Windows 8
Project Option Two: Cubist Collage
Students will work in the style of Cubist artist Pablo Picasso to create a collage using a musical instrument as their inspiration piece. Students will first sketch their selected musical instrument from the provided visuals. Then students will follow the project directions to create their own unique Cubist Collage. All project directions and materials were given to students in a collage packet. Students must provide their own scissors and glue.
Student Sample:
Click on this link to view the detailed Power Point and review step by step project directions:
Click on the link below to view a Power Point to learn more about the artist Pablo Picasso and the development of Cubism:
EXTRA CREDIT OPTION:
View the above Power Point on Picasso and Cubism. Write one - two paragraphs that discuss how still lifes changed and developed under the influence of Cubism. Cite both textual and visual evidence from the Power Point. Submit extra credit in writing to Mrs. Wine or email it to her at ewine@schools.nyc.gov
Silhouette Cityscape Paintings:
Seventh grade students are continuing on a theme of cityscapes in art. Students will learn how to blend tints of tempera paint colors to create a gradation of color for the background. Then they will use black and white tempera paint to create a silhouette painting using New York City as their theme. Students are encouraged to find their own image of New York City as the inspiration for their painting. Extra credit opportunities to extend students' knowledge are listed below!!!
Extra Credit work may be submitted on paper in class or via email to ewine@schools.nyc.gov All work must include your name and class.
Option 1: Use the Power Point to Compare and Contrast Photos with Paintings
Click the link below to view the Power Point we viewed in class. Closely examine the photograph and painting on slide 14. New York Silhouette Paintings
Write a paragraph to compare and contrast the photo and painting on this slide. Use the questions on this slide to help you reflect on the topic and complete your response. Use art vocabulary.
Option 2: Looking at Other Cityscape Silhouettes
There are many ways to create silhouettes of New York City. Look at the examples of the different artworks below. Which one is your favorite and why do you like it? How do you think the artist made it? Write your answers and make sure you use art vocabulary.
Option 3: Creating a Traditional Silhouette
The traditional portrait silhouette became popular during the late 18th century. Artists would cut a profile (side view) portrait of a person on black card stock. Portraits were then mounted on a pale or white background. The traditional silhouette portrait artist could cut the image free-hand (without drawing it first) and quickly (within a few minutes). This style of artwork originally developed as a cheap alternative to the "portrait miniature," a small painted portrait.
Try creating a silhouette portrait of your own. You can create a self-portrait or portrait of someone else. You do not have to do it in the traditional free-hand style. You might begin by cutting out a profile picture and tracing it on black paper before cutting out the final silhouette. You could also try tracing the shadow of someone else's profile on black paper and then cutting it out. Mount your silhouette on white or colored paper. Place your name and class on the back of your artwork before submitting it.
Abstract Cityscape Drawing: Paul Klee
Seventh grade students are studying the abstract cityscapes of artist Paul Klee. Students will create a drawing of an abstract cityscape that uses geometric shapes. Students will then experiment with both metallic and neon oil pastels to select their color scheme. Students will add color to their cityscape using gradations of color in each shape they have created. Extra credit opportunities to extend students' knowledge are listed below!!!
Extra Credit work may be submitted on paper in class or via email to ewine@schools.nyc.gov All work must include your name and class.
Click this link to access the Power Point viewed in class and examine in more detail Klee's abstract cityscapes.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0DLR1KLQCuLMjU4YkRrNUdvaVk/edit?usp=sharing
Answer two of the questions on the Power Point presentation. Write both the question and your response.
Option 2:
Compare and contrast the work of Klee to that of Pablo Picasso (seen below). Picasso, credited for the development of Cubism, is one artist with whom Klee studied. How do you think Picasso's style influenced Klee? Your response should be at least one paragraph in length.
More information about Picasso's landscapes can be found on this blog
Option 3:
Look at the following images to see how other artists have used geometric shapes to abstract their work. Create your own abstract drawing using geometric shapes. Submit your drawing in class.
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