Modern Devices
There are certain underlying principles that define modernist art: A rejection of history and conservative values (such as realistic depiction of subjects); innovation and experimentation with form (the shapes, colors and lines that make up the work) with a tendency to abstraction; and an emphasis on materials, techniques and processes. (Tate Modern)
We'll be looking at many examples of art during this formative period of art history and borrowing many of the ideas practiced by artists who led movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Fauvism, Precisionism, Pop Art and Abstraction. Problem Statement: Create an oil pastel drawing of an ordinary object that explores compositional and color strategies of various modern art movements. Sketchbook AssignmentsViewpoints: (20 pts.)
1. Draw a 1/2" border on 3 consecutive pages in your sketchbook. 2. Label the first FULL SIZE, the second CLOSE-UP, and the third MACRO. *FULL SIZE should show the entire object with no cropping. *CLOSE-UP is zoomed in but you can still tell what the object is - crop on 2 or more sides. *MACRO is a close focus on one part of your object that is cropped on all 4 sides - you may not be able to tell what it is. 3. Complete 3 contour line drawings in your sketchbook of your object that are different sizes AND from different viewpoints. (label each of the viewpoints as well when you've finished drawing) *front/eye-level - straight on view *bird's eye/ top view - from above *worm's eye/bottom view - from below *side/profile - from the side *3/4 view - in between front and side view Compositional Techniques: (20 pts)
1.Create a page in your sketchbook that has 6 equally spaced boxes and label them with different compositional techniques. •Superimpose – overlap with a see-through effect •Progressive Sequence – repeat object with slight movement between each •Inset – smaller objects within parts of larger ones •Rhythmic Overlap – Repetition of objects, creating a pattern or rhythm •Diptych – a composition split into 2 different parts •Triptych - a composition split into 3 parts 2. Read the descriptions and apply the following compositional strategies to 6 small sketches of your object as shown below. Composition techniques as seen in modern/ contemporary art:
Final Concept Sketches: (10pts.)
1. Draw a 1/2" border on 2 consecutive pages in your sketchbook. 2. In each framed box, complete 2 different final sketch ideas combining the above elements you've learned to create an interesting modernist composition of your object. Both sketches should include: *the same object (and its parts) for the entire drawing *Cropping on all 4 sides of the frame *3 different viewpoints (full-view, close-up, macro & frontal, profile, ¾ view, bird’s eye...) *3 different compositional techniques (superimpose, diptych, triptych, inset, rhythmic overlap, progressive sequence) 3. Your best sketch will be graded - choose the idea that best demonstrates understanding of the skills we've looked at and practiced to scale up for your final drawing. Oil Pastel Techniques: (12 pts.)
Oil pastels are a really versatile medium that can be handled like a drawing material but made to look like a painting. You will be required to apply at least 3 different techniques in your final drawing but must use a technique to cover each and every area. Essentially, DO NOT just "fill in" with one color of pastel. To help prepare you for this, listen carefully and follow along as I demonstrate the following techniques with oil pastels: |
Student GalleryHow to scale up your final thumbnail sketch
Demonstrating understanding of concepts through your artwork:
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