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Man and Nature
1. Define the Problem: (write it, along with the parameters at the top of your page)
You are challenged to create a work of art exploring humans relationship with nature.
a. You must use visual images to create meaning in your art work
b. you must use visual resources (Draw from a reference. Don't make it up. Grid, upside down, contour)
c. you must use one technique we learned in class (charcoal, pen and ink or graphite)
you can use more than one
2. Brainstorm
3. Make a Decision
4. Collect References
5. Refine your References
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
7. Make a Decision
8. Make it!
Standards Addressed:
You are challenged to create a work of art exploring humans relationship with nature.
a. You must use visual images to create meaning in your art work
b. you must use visual resources (Draw from a reference. Don't make it up. Grid, upside down, contour)
c. you must use one technique we learned in class (charcoal, pen and ink or graphite)
you can use more than one
2. Brainstorm
- Start by answering the question: Does the Earth belong to Man or does Man belong to the Earth?
- think of all the natural things you can think of, from seeds to mountains (write at least 10)
- think of all the man made things you can think of from beads to skyscrapers (write at least 10)
- Create a simple mind map using free association and borrowed ideas
- Refine your list
3. Make a Decision
- Choose which images or symbols have the greatest resonance within you.
4. Collect References
- Begin looking for references that are related to your subject matter.
- Begin looking for references that are related to your artistic style.
5. Refine your References
- Choose the references that you will use in your work, and print or make them easily accessible
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
- Make at least 4 sketches
- Make notes
- Include media and technique explorations
7. Make a Decision
- Choose your best ideas and get ready to create!
8. Make it!
Standards Addressed:
- Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Refine and complete artistic work.
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.