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The Big Review!
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4 points for each section (The test has 6 sections)A: Show an advanced understanding of all
or most of the topics.B: Shows a clear understanding of most of
the topics.C: Shows progress towards understanding
some of the topics.D: Shows little understanding. F: Shows no understanding.
Part 1
The Elements of Art:You should know what the elements of art
are and how they are used in artworks.
The Elements of Art
• Line: Draw 3 types of line
• Color: List color groups
• Shape/Form: Draw and name 3 shapes
Color Schemes/theories/groups
• Name of the color group• List of colors in the group.
Complementary Colors
• Value: What is value in art? Draw an example.
• Texture: List words that describe different textures.
The Elements of Art• Space: List words that describe how
space is used in art. : refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece.
Create a drawing using at least 3 elements
• Describe how you used the elements
(3 or more sentences.)
Part 2
The Principles of Art: You should understand how the principles of art
are used in artworks.
The Principles of Art
• Pattern
• Unity or Variety
The Principles of Art
• Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Balance
• Movement
• Emphasis
Radial Symmetry.
Bilateral Symmetry
Asymmetry
Part 3
The Style Characteristics of Western and Non- Western Art
The Characteristics of Non-Western Art
6th grade:Ancient Egypt
Indigenous Art of the AmericasTraditional African
Aboriginal AustralianPrehistoric
Eastern AsianClassical (Ancient Greece and Rome)
The Characteristics of Western Art
• Art as Imitation StylesRenaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romanticism,
Realism, Impressionism, Photorealism
• Art as Function StylesArt Nouveau, Art Deco , De Stijl, Bauhaus
• Art as Formal Order StylesCubism, Pop Art, Op Art, Geometric Abstraction
• Art as Expression StylesExpressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism,
Surrealism
Style - Period - ism - Art
Renaissance Artists
You should know about various styles of art and be able to describe the characteristics of each style.
Also- think about a famous work of art that represents each style.
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Renaissance Art:Do you know the name of the artist who painted these?
Baroque Artist Rembrandt at MIA
Rococo
Francois BoucherPortrait of Madame de Pompadour
Romanticism
Caspar David Friedrich Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by
Realism
Gustave Courbet “After Dinner at Ornans
Impressionism - Monet
(Post) Impressionism
- Vincent van G
ogh
Cubism - Picasso
Surrealism - Dali and Magritte
Pop Art - Claes Oldenberg
Art NouveauA style of decoration and architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized particularly by the depiction of leaves and flowers in flowing, sinuous lines.
Art DecoA decorative and architectural style of the period 1925-1940, characterized by geometric designs, bold colors, and the use of plastic and glass.
De StijlA school of art originating in the Netherlands in 1917 and characterized by the use of rectangular shapes and primary colors.
Bauhausa 20th-century school of design, the aesthetic of which was influenced by and derived from techniques and materials employed especially in industrial fabrication and manufacture.
Op ArtVisual Art that makes use of optical
illusions.
Bridget RileyMovement in Squares1961
M. C. Escher Ascending and Descending
1960
M. C. Escher Reptiles
1943
Geometric Abstraction
Is a form of abstract art based on the use of geometric shapes.
Josef Albers Homage to the Square
1965
Piet MondrianComposition II in Red,
Blue, and Yellow1930
ExpressionismPresented the world solely from a
subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas.
Sought to express meaning or emotional experience rather than physical reality.
Franz Marc The Large Blue Horses1911
Edvard MunchThe Scream(or The Cry)1893
FauvismWild brush work and loud colors
Subject matter had a high degree of simplification and abstraction
Henri MatissePortrait of Madame Matisse (The Green Stripe)1905
Henri MatisseWoman with a Hat1905
SurrealismSurrealism has a realistic, though irrational style –
precisely created with a dreamlike quality.
Tried to show what the mind and thoughts looked like.
Used symbols and objects to represent their mind.
SalvadorDali
1904-1989
Rene Magritte 1898 - 1967
Abstract Expressionism
Emotional intensity
Anti-figurative aesthetic
Personal/Self-Centered
Willem De KooningWoman V
1952–1953
Part 4
Demonstrate the characteristics of tools, materials and techniques used in creating
art.
Demonstrate the characteristics of Tools, materials and techniques used in creating art.
• Material?• Tools used with
that material?• 3 or more
Techniques used with the material?
• Collage, cut and paste• Masking• Correct proportion of
the human figure• Linear Perspective• Shading/Values• Blending colors• Adding texture,
pattern to clay.• Smoothing clay-
different techniques to attach pieces
• Subtractive and additive sculpture.
Media/Materials
Toolsvs.Techniques
(above)Knight, Death, and the DevilAlbrecht Dürer 1513–14
(top right)The Thinker Auguste Rodin 1902
(right)Jazz - Sorrows of the KingHenri Matisse1952
Demonstrate the characteristics of Tools, materials and techniques used in creating art.
• What are some types of two dimensional art?
• What are some types of three dimensional art?
Part 5
Compare and Contrast connections in Art.
List your favorite work of Visual Art.
Who is the artist?
Explain why you like this artwork.
Compare and Contrast connections in Art.
• Artwork everyone should know?
• Why is it important?
Cloud Gate artist: Anish Kapoor
ArtistsYou should know
about a variety of artists.
Frida KahloSelf-Portrait
RembrandtLucretia
Franz MarcLarge Blue Horses
Edvard MunchThe Scream
Frank Lloyd WrightFallingwater
MichelangeloSistine Chapel
Art (Artifact)
vs.Arts
Fine ArtPopular ArtAestheticCraftDesignSubject MatterGenre/ThemeStyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
American GothicGordon Parks1942
The Walking Man IAlberto Giacometti1961
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth of SpainSofonisba Anguissola1565
ArtArts
Fine Artvs.Popular Art
AestheticCraftDesignSubject MatterGenre/ThemeStyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
Napoleon Crossing the Alps Jacques-Louis David 1800
SupermanJerry Siegel and Joe Shuster1932
Shepard Fairey2008
ArtArtsFine ArtPopular Art
Aesthetic
CraftDesignConcept ArtSubject MatterGenre/ThemeStyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
Art (Artifact)ArtsFine ArtPopular ArtAesthetic
Craft(Art as Function)
DesignConcept ArtSubject MatterGenre/ThemeStyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
ArtArtsFine ArtPopular ArtAestheticCraft
DesignandConcept Art(Art as Function)
Subject MatterGenre/ThemeStyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
Art (Artifact)ArtsFine ArtPopular ArtAestheticCraftDesignConcept Art
Subject MattervsGenre/Theme
StyleMedia/MaterialsTechnique
(above)Booker T. Washington LegendWilliam H. Johnson 1944-45
(top right)Apples and OrangesPaul Cézanne1899
(right)Balloon Dog (Magenta)Jeff Koons1994-2000
ArtArtsFine ArtPopular ArtAestheticCraftDesignConcept ArtSubject MatterGenre/Theme
Style
Media/MaterialsTechnique
The ScreamEdvard Munch 1893
The Persistence of MemorySalvador Dalí1931
Big Self-Portrait Chuck Close1967-1968
Number 1 (Lavender Mist)Jackson Pollock
1950
Girl with a Pearl Earring Johannes Vermeer circa 1665
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Vera Bradley
Mona Lisa Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci
Butter CowArtist: Sarah Pratt
Self PortraitArtist: Picasso
American GothicArtist: Grant Wood
Eiffel TowerArchitect: Gustav Eiffel
Spoon Bridge and CherryArtist: Claus Oldenburg
Cave Art: Lascaux Cave in Southern France.
Artist: Unknown (prehistoric)
The Great WaveArtist: Hokusai
Part 6
Analyze the meaning and function of art.
Analyze the meaning and function of art.
• What is art?
• What is good art?
• DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO ADD OR CHANGE?
What is Art? You should have your own working definition of “Art”.How did Marcel Duchamp change what people consider to be art?
Art (http://dict.die.net/art/)1: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art" 2: the creation of beautiful or significant things; "a good example of modern art": "I was never any good at art"
3: a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"
4: photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication; "the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book"
Art Criteria
Jackson Pollock and Raul Dufy
You should know your own personal criteria for judging art.SkillBeautyExpressHang it
You should also know examples of art that fits your quality criteria.
Analyze the meaning and function of art.
• Reason artwork was made: Know the four theories of art and
• Know a Famous Art example for each.
Artistic Intent
“Theories of Art”The four Theories of Art allow us to think about and value art
in a logical way that is based on the intent of the artist.
First impression: Does it look real?
Art as ImitationArt is a way to represent or imitate what we see. Accuracy and honesty in art are valued.
Can you name the 4 different Renaissance
Artists who created these works of Art?
Art as Formal OrderArt is based on a respect for logical order and idealized forms. Planned, neat use of the sensory elements and structural principles is highly valued.
First impression: Is the work beautiful or harmonious?
Mondrian Warhol
Art as ExpressionArt is based on a respect for strong human feelings and originality. Communication of emotions and originality are highly valued.
First impression: Does the work express a definite feeling?
The portraits by Frida Kahlo.
Action painting by Jackson Pollack.
Art as FunctionPlaces an emphasis on the use of the art in everyday life and for communication. Interesting designs that are well suited to their function are highly valued.
First impression: Does the work have an important message or function?
James Montgomery
FlaggMichelangelo’sLast Judgment
Cultures & ArtWhy is art an important part of every culture?
Prehistoric Ancient
ContemporaryModern
And what does art mean to you?
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