ATCs, Color, and Pinch Pots
In ATC class, students used the full class period to create one-of-a-kind Artist Trading Cards. At the end of class, the tiny masterpieces were traded with fellow artists.
Color was the lesson of the day in Explorations in Art! We discussed Primary colors, Secondary colors, and Tertiary colors. We talked about the qualities of Warm colors vs. Cool colors, and the meanings of Tone and Shade.
Pinata by Diego Rivera
And because this class is all about Exploration, we explored some very famous paintings, three of which are featured here. Our journey around the "gallery" was full of discussion about the palette of the painting, its title, and observations about the colors used by the artist. We spent some time exercising the 3 Cs of Art Class:
- Compare (how are they alike?)
- Contrast (how are they different?)
- Critique (what do we like/dislike about the work?)
Arrangement in Black and Gray by James McNeill Whistler
(This is commonly called Whistler's Mother)
We talked about the artists and their influences. Students learned about the use of color in works characterized as: Impressionist, Minimalist, Fauvist, Cubist, Primitive, and Naive. We talked about the relationships between such artists as Picasso & Matisse, how Cezanne influenced the artists who followed him, and how many artists were heavily inspired by Japanese woodblock prints.
Tulips in Holland by Claude Monet
We looked at color from many angles, and through the eyes of a great number & variety of artists. Next week our focus will be on LINE :)Ceramics I students learned how to make the most basic of pottery forms: The humble little Pinch Pot. Next week we're going to learn all about wedging clay, which makes it "workable and plastic."
Reminder to ALL Ceramics Students:
If you haven't already brought in your work shirt, please remember to bring it with you next week. Clay can and DOES permanently stain clothing.
