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ala Johns! Make a Switch: Let There be Light! |
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ala Magritte! |
ala Kandinsky! |
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ala Johns! Make a Switch: Let There be Light! |
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ala Magritte! |
ala Kandinsky! |
Objective: Create a functional light
switch plate inspired by the work of a famous artist! Before you begin to create, you'll need to select a notable
painter. See the
list of resources
for ideas!
Your teacher has to approve the artist!. Examine
his/her work and respond to the following questions (Click here for the
organizer):
- Why are you attracted to this work?
- What do you think the artist is trying to communicate?
- Which three pieces of the artist's work do you find most interesting?
- Indicate how the artist is representative of its time, environment/geographic space, gender, ethnic group.
- Present critical facts about the artist's life and style.
- Write your own critiques of the artist's work.
- As you research, be on the look-out for examples of work you want to include in your presentation. Be selective.
- Based on your research, brainstorm and create thumbnail sketches of your ideas.
- Have your sketch approved by your teacher.
- Select the strongest idea and create a life-size drawing using watercolor.
- Role out a slab of clay and create your switch plate. Consider surface texture and bas relief techniques. You are ready to fire the piece!
- Paint your work with watercolors.
- Find a wall!
Your presentation should summarize the research you did. It should NOT include text or commentary. You will be telling the story, offering critical analysis, describing the work of your artist and your own work.
- Paste three samples of the artist's work into a PowerPoint to share with the class.
- Remember to cite the sources of your images.
- Shoot a digital picture of your work. You will need to describe how your work demonstrates the style/feeling/attitude of your chosen artist.
Remember to check our Patron Catalog for books. Click here to access the catalog from home. We have hundreds of books on artists in Dewey numbers 709 and 759!
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