It is no secret that I love Gustav Klimt. I have the IKEA version of
his “Three Ages of Women” that is cropped in to just the Mother and Child
section hanging over my bed. I think he is such a wonderful example of mixing
realism with whimsical pattern and color. I also thought for my Art I students
he was good example of portraiture. 
Before my time at Eaton, my cooperating teacher had done a color theory
type lesson with the Art I class teaching them about warm and cool colors and
different kinds of color schemes. I felt like a portrait would be good to build
upon this. They would need to learn both the warm and cool colors of the face
as well as the patterns in the background.
I think my students did a pretty good job with it, however I feel like
they could have been more successful with the variation of pattern. Next time I
teach this lesson I will definitely emphasize pattern as it is a principle of
design.
The lesson is below:
PROJECT
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Students will:
Learn about Gustav Klimt and Art
Nouveau. Students will learn about oil pastel techniques and how to create a
color composition. Students will continue their learning of self-portraits and
facial proportions. Students will create a self-portrait in the style of Gustav
Klimt.
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Perceiving/Knowing
Identify the factors that
influence the work of individual artists.
Identify and describe the
sources artists use for visual reference and to generate ideas for artworks
Producing/Performing
Demonstrate basic technical skill and
craftsmanship with various art media when creating images from observation,
memory and imagination.
Apply the elements and principles of art
and design using a variety of media to solve specific visual art problems.
Responding/Reflecting
Use appropriate vocabulary to define and
describe techniques and materials used to create works of art.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
INFORMATION/ CONNECTION:
Language arts connections with having
students write a response about their artwork and discuss the symbolic
qualities of Klimt’s work.
DESCRIPTION
OF LEARNERS IN CLASS:
With
learners at the Period of Decision stage of artistic development it is
important to encourage them that to express their ideas in a creative form.
They are more concerned now about actually producing a work of art and the
quality of it. There are learners in the class with IEP’s for reading
comprehension. In order to accommodate these students I will be reading
information on the presentation out loud and specifically asking the students,
once finished with the presentation, if they understand the information.
MATERIALS:
Each student
will need:
1 18x24 Sheet Drawing Paper
Oil Pastels
Oil Pastel Blending Tools
Mirror
Teacher
will need:
Presentation and Projector
ICAN handout/Rubric
Same materials as students for
demonstration
PRE
CLASS PREPARATIONS
Prepare presentation of biographical
information on Klimt, self-portraits and oil pastel techniques.
Prepare ICAN handout and Rubric
Create example self-portrait with Klimt
color and style
Prepare Rubric for Sketchbook on
VF-Faces/Oil Pastel Technique/Texture
Have materials for lesson plan set aside
VOCABULARY:
Color
Contrast
Rhythm
Texture
Proportions
STIMULATION
PRESENTED:
1. Students will be shown presentation of
Klimt biography and work, examples of self-portraits in his style.
2. Students will be shown different techniques
involved in using oil pastels.
3. We will discuss the use of texture with
the media, and how it can be applied to create different looks and expressions
in a portrait.
4. Students
will be shown specifically how to create patterns and texture in the background
of their portraits.
OUTLINE
OF CLASS ACTIVITIES:
Day 1:
1. Show presentation and discuss Klimt’s
artwork and style, techniques for self-portraits and techniques for using oil
pastel.
2. Give demonstration of how to sketch
faces and how to layer the pastel over top of the pencil.
3. Give students materials and the rest of
class time to begin project.
Day 2:
1. Students will discuss previous
presentation of Klimt and several characteristics of his artwork.
2. Students will be give the majority of
class time to work on the assignment.
3. Exit Slip: Explain 2 techniques using
oil pastel.
Day 3:
1. Students will review portrait
information and Klimt.
2. Students will have the entire class to
work on their portrait.
Day 4:
1. Students will review portrait
information and Klimt.
2. Students will have the entire class to
work on their portrait.
3. Exit Slip: What expression are you using
for your self-portrait and why?
Day 5:
1. Students will review portrait information
and Klimt.
2. Students will have the entire class to
work on their portrait. At the end of class I will decide if they need more
time or if they are ready to move on to the next lesson.
EVALUATION
Students
will be evaluated on their understanding of the pastel techniques by the exit
slip at the end of day 2. They will also be evaluated on their understanding of
a narrative with the exit slip at the end of day 4. They will be graded on
their final pastel drawing with a rubric.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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