Inspired by the Masters - Geometric Cityscapes Inspired by Paul Klee

Students studied the work of Paul Klee, specifically his painting "Castle and Sun".  Students practiced identifying the difference between geometric and organic shapes, then created an abstract cityscape with oil pastels using geometric shapes and abstract use of color and pattern.

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Greta R.

Elias W.

Sal Q.

Elizabeth B.

Michael B.

Meghan M.

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 Antonio O.

Ashley S.

Isabelle F.

Joshua 

Inspired by the Masters - Abstract Paper Sculptures

Students studied the life and work of American sculptor, Alexander Calder.  Inspired by his "stabile" sculptures, students created a unified and balanced paper sculpture by using a variety of paper techniques.

Inspired by the Masters Workshop - Surrealist Shoes Inspired by Magritte

Students studied Surrealism and the work of master artist, Rene Magritte. Students drew their shoes from direct observation, then added unexpected elements to create their own surrealist drawings. 

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Greta R.

Inspired by the Masters II - Cezanne Still Life

Students studied the life and work of French post impressionist, Paul Cezanne.  They paid special attention to his distinctive brushstrokes and well-balanced compositions.  Students drew their still-life from observation and used tempera to paint in the style of Cezanne.

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Inspired by the Masters II - M.C. Escher Tessellations

Students studied the life and work of Dutch artist, M.C. Escher.  Escher loved mathematics and was famous for his tessellations, repeated designs made up of shapes that fit together perfectly.  After looking at many of his intricate drawings and prints,  students responded by creating their own creature tessellations with colored pencils. 

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Inspired by the Masters Workshop: Glue and Foil Reliefs

Students studied the work of Renaissance artist, Lorenzo Ghiberti and his life's work, the baptistry doors in Florence.  These beautiful doors were made up of panels depicting stories from the Old and New Testaments. Students responded by creating their own foil reliefs inspired by Garden of Eden.

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