art 3 honors expressive use of charcoal and related media
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OBJECTIVES:
Produce chiaroscuro images using charcoal, erasures, white chalk
Articulate specific characteristics of the work of historical and contemporary artists who
typically use chiaroscuro as a means to convey mood, emotions
Identify at least 3 above artists and describe their work in terms of subject matter,
style, media, verbally and/or in writingExplore the expressive potential and constraints
of charcoal and related media by creating several studies using a variety of techniques
ASSIGNMENTS: All to be done in charcoal, chalk, ASSIGNMENTS: All to be done in charcoal, chalk, erasers, optional pastelerasers, optional pastel
1. STILL LIFE: Root vegetables, skulls, squash…(alternate-interior of room)Studies from direct observation of still life objects lit with single light source in which strong light dark contrast creates the illusion of 3-D form and creates a mood.A-symmetrical compositions with center of interest in golden section
SWBAT: 18 x 24 toned paper, charcoal and white chalk
18 x 24 white paper, subtractive drawing
Charcoal on bold color papers with optional addition of contrasting color chalk (4 - 9 x 12 page details)
William Kentridge, South African, contemporary
Weighing and Wanting, 1997, charcoal, poster paint, and pastel on paper, 47.25” x 63”
2. SELF PORTRAIT: from photo – must not look photographic
Self portrait expressing your personality and/or a mood or emotion (alternate-phobia)Strong contrastIllusion of 3-D form achieved as in studies aboveGestural application of media, exaggerated or distorted image that conveys your intended effectMust be made on more than one support
Extra credit: Place yourself in an environment that underscores the mood, emotion or personality you aim to convey
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