Daily+Art+Activities

Questions to consider:
What is art? What is craft? Why do some artists create temporary works of art? Why do some artists create more traditional works of art? Is this something you would like to experiment with? Why? What questions would you ask the artist? Have you seen something similar in person? What skills would you need to be good at this? Which example did you like best? Why? How do you feel about the art or process? Do you like this kind of art? =REMINDER...= =THE DISCUSSION POST SHOULD BE UNDER YOUR NAME ON THE CLASS PORTFOLIO TAB!=

Thursday December 1, 2011Romare Bearden 1911born- 1988died Born in Charlotte, NC and lived the majority of his life in Harlem, NY African American and Civil Rights Artist Primary medium (Medium is the material the artist used) is Collaging Art Gallery: Romare Bearden []

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
DIscuss your thoughts on "Jelly Bean Art".

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Monday, November 28, 2011
"A //word cloud// is an attractive way of visualising a large chunk of text in a more pleasing way." Play with the following Word Cloud generators: [] [] [] [] Comment on the experience and the possibilities.

=Wednesday, November 23, 2011= Andrew Wyeth 1917born -2009died

Christina's World 1948 For today's Daily Art Discussion, Discuss what you think is going on in the image. Is there a story behind the paint? Be creative and unique.

=Tuesday, November 22, 2011= Play with the following site : [] Be as artistic as possible as you draw the elements. Discuss the experience on the wiki.

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Movie Makeup is the key that lets us move from reality to fantasy. Aliens, Animals, Science Fiction, Monsters, and other creations of the mind are possible through movie makeup. Movies such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Predator, Frankenstein, Where the Wild Things Are, the Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter would not be as possible without the aid of Movie Makeup. Prototypes and mocks also help in the development of movies and even visual effects. media type="custom" key="11408652" width="140" height="140" Artist: Don Lanning [] [] Studio: Bone Yard Effects =Wednesday, November 16, 2011= Grant Wood 1891-1942 American Gothic 1930 Additional Grant Wood Works American Gothic Parodies

Grant Wood was a Regionalist. This means that most of his work relates to MidWestern life. Farmers and other laborers that work and live off the land. Regionalism refers to time before industry, a time period similar to the colonial and pioneer periods. Regionalism became popular and wide spread during the time of the Great Depression. American Gothic is one of the best known iconic images of American artwork. American Gothic refers to previous periods in Art History. The house is Gothic Revival (the window, the weather vane, the subtle church spire in the tree line). The depicted time period is relatively unknown. The inclusion of the pitchfork is the only tool, and the image lacks depiction of technology. The apparel of the pair is reminiscant of an earlier time as well as "sunday best." The female was modeled after Grant Wood's younger sister. The male was modeled after his dentist. The two did not pose for the painting nor did they stand in front of the house.

=Monday, November 14, 2011= Play with the Idee Multicolr Search Lab. [|http://labs.ideeinc.com/multicolr#] Write a 3 or more sentence paragraph describing how this technology could be utilized. = = =Wednesday, November 2, 2011= Many of you indicated that a game may have helped you to do better on the artist identification test. Check out these art/artist games and find three that might help you to remember 5 famous artists and the attributes of their work for the final exam. Discuss your experience. [] = = =Tuesday, November 1, 2011= Read this artist's biography from ArtPrize. [] This biography was potentially read by over a quarter million viewers! = = =Wednesday, October 26, 2011= View the following video: [|http://youtu.be/hhOzGCEUNT]
 * 1. Find and list a minimum of 5 mistakes.**
 * 2. Write a thoughtful paragraph discussing the importance of posting quality writing**
 * for a public audience.** (3+ sentences, NO LOWER CASE "i"s!)

Check out his website at: [|http://villafanestudios.com]

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Write a 3 sentence, thoughtful response. Write something UNIQUE AND PERSONAL!

You may want to consider things like: What is art? What is craft? Why do some artists create temporary works of art? Is this something you would like to experiment with? Why? What questions would you ask the artist? Have you seen something similar in person? What skills would you need to be good at this? Which example did you like best? Why? = = = = =Tuesday October 25, 2011= Born October 25,1881 Spain Died April 8, 1973 France Additional Picasso Images Make your own Picasso Head- []
 * Pablo Picasso**

This work depicts the tragedies of war and the suffering it inflicts on individuals, mainly innocent civilians. It shows suffering people, animals, and buildings wrenched by violence and chaos. Picasso created this work while living in occupied France after being removed from his homeland due to the Spanish Civil War. After the Guernica aerial bombing came the London Blitz, Dresden, Hiroshima, Hanoi, Baghdad, and others. Picasso's career consisted of several periods in which he had specific trends and commonalities in his work. 1890-1901early career 1901-1904 Blue Period 1904-1906 Rose Period 1907-1973 Cubism and Abstraction
 * Guernica 1937 11ft X 25.5ft**
 * Guernica** was created in response to the bombing of Guernica (located in Basque Country) by German and Italian warplanes.
 * Guernica** is both a condemnation of war and a symbol of peace. It depicts the civilized world’s revulsion at a new type of mechanical warfare.

=Monday, October 24, 2011= Design your own t-shirt at [|customink.com] Be patient, it takes a moment to load the application. Write a review of the site.

= = = = =Thursday, October 20, 2011= A current trend in technology and art is 3D projection mapping, especially overseas. View the following videos. Discuss your thoughts about this new and exciting medium. Is this fine art? Will it last the test of time? This career field is wide open- would you want to be a part of this new and exciting art form?

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=Tuesday October 18, 2011= =Aguste Rodin=

Born November 12, 1840; Died November 17, 1917

Additional Rodin Images

Link to the Museum of Rodin []

Bronze cast, many reproductions

Rodin was considered the Michelangelo of his time.

Much of his work was religious or related to morals.

The Thinker and many others of his more popular works derived from his work The Gates of Hell.

The Gates of Hell is based off from Dante's Inferno.

//The Three Shades//, //The Kiss,//Ugolino, //Fugit Amor//, //The Falling Man//, //The Prodigal Son,// Biblical Adam and Eve, the mythological Prometheus.

The Thinker was originally titled //The Poet// refering to Dante himself.

photo courtesy of Miss Hopkins personal collection

(MINIMUM of 3 sentences. NO LOWER CASE "I"s!!!!!)
= Thursday, October 6, 2011 = Tonight at 6:30PM ArtPrize's top piece will be announced and awarded $250,000. Which piece do you believe will win and why? (3 well-written sentences, please.) []

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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After viewing this artist's work- Do you consider this work "fine art" or "a craft"? Why? Do you appreciate this work (is it aesthetically pleasing)? Why or why not? Would these pieces have a chance in ArtPrize? Why or why not?

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 = =

‍‍‍Vincent van Gogh
= = //Sunflowers // 1888(Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers) part of a series = = Oil on Canvas 36 x 28 Inches = = Dutch artist and Post Impressionist painter born in 1853. = = Van Gogh's style was very expressive. He saw and painted the energy of the world. In some of his works, he didn’t even use a paint brush.Vincent's Life story is just as famous as his art. = = He was a hopeless romantic that fell in love many times. As a young boy, he studied theology. = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">It wasn’t until 1880 that he became interested and passionate about art and began drawing. = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Van Gogh was part of a circle of artists experimenting with color, composition, and other elements in art. This group of artists were part of the post impressionist movement and inspired those of the expressionist movement. Among the circle of artists was Paul Gaugin. = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">In 1888 Vincent van Gogh cut off the lower part of his ear after an argument with Gauguin. He then presented his ear to a prostitute as a gift (he thought she liked him). = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">He suffered from hallucinations and feared that he was being poisoned. Eventually Van Gogh admitted himself to a mental asylum where he was diagnosed with an epileptic disorder. = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">While in the mental hospital, he painted the gardens and surrounding environment. = = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">In 1890 Vincent van Gogh shoot and ultimately killed himself. = = = Monday, October 3, 2011 = Experiment with the following drawing site: []
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Write a review **(3 sentences or more)** of the expereince.

= = = = = Wednesday, September 28-30 = Develop a logo around the theme "Building a Healthy Tomorrow" for Montcalm County. [|Health Initiative Logo Contest.docx]

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Jackson Pollock Video of Jackson Pollock painting and his process: []

Born January 28, 1912 – Died August 11, 1956 Pollock was married to fellow artist Lee Krasner. The major movement Pollock was part of was Abstract Expressionism. Believed to have suffered from Bipolar Disorder in addition to Alcaholism. Pollock's method of painting is spontaneous. The action of putting paint to canvas becomes the subject and moves from the figurative to the abstract. He was influenced by native american sand painting, Pablo Picasso, Thomas Hart Benton, and Joan Miro.
 * What do you think the mood of this painting is?**
 * What can you see within the contents of this painting?**
 * Do you find this technique of painting satisfying aesthetically?**
 * // " // Unformed Figure," oil and enamel on canvas, 52 inches by 6 feet 5 inches, 1953 **

Monday, September 26, 2011
Create a work of art based on the Blue Man Group performances at: []

Discuss the experience and review the site.

CurrentWorking Artist- Edgar Muller
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Edgar Muller is a very popular current working artist whose work can be viewed at Art Prize this year! View his mural in progress and other pieces he has created on the website above. Respond to the following on the wiki:

1) As people walk and/or drive on his work, it will eventually fade and disappear. Why do you think he creates temporary works of art?

2) Do you think he would be included in the "Top 50 Artists of the 21st Century" 90 years from now? Why or Why not?

3) Do you think he has a chance at the $250,00 prize? Why or why not?

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=September 20, 2011= The Scream, created between 1893-1910, is the title of expressionist paintings and prints in a series by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, depicting an agonized figure against a blood red sky. The landscape in the background is Oslofjord, viewed from the hill of Ekeberg, in Oslo.

In a page in his diary headed Nice 22.01.1892, Munch described his inspiration for the image thus: Munch wrote of how the painting came to be: "I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set; suddenly, the sky turned as red as blood. I stopped and leaned against the fence, feeling unspeakably tired. Tongues of fire and blood stretched over the bluish black fjord. My friends went on walking, while I lagged behind, shivering with fear. Then I heard the enormous, infinite scream of nature."

He later described the personal anguish behind the painting, “for several years I was almost mad…You know my picture, ‘’The Scream?’’ I was stretched to the limit—nature was screaming in my blood… After that I gave up hope ever of being able to love again.”

Why do you believe //The Scream// by Edvard Munch is included in "5<span class="wiki_link_ext">[|0 Works of Art You Should See Before You Die?] = = =Monday, September 19, 2011= Go to the following website: [] Experiment with the tool. Go to YOUR portfolio page and open the discussion tab on YOUR page. Click "New Post" label it- "Pixel Animator" Write your paragraph in the "Comment" box and save. AGAIN- MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON YOUR PAGE!

Was the tool fun to use? Was it easy to figure out? Did it hold your interest? What could you create with it? Could you use this tool in another class? (Please include a MINIMUM of 5 sentences for full credit.)