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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High School Art - 2nd Quarter Independent Projects

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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Middle School Art: Optical Illusions

Students studied the short-lived 1960s "Op-Art" movement by looking at the work of Bridget Riley and Yaacov Agam.  Students were amazed by the geometric paintings that really seemed to move.  Inspired by this art form, they created their own pieces of op-art paying special attention to rhythm and repetition.  Students also practiced creating value with colored pencils to add depth to the illusion.

 

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