Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Klimt & Color: Portraits with a Twist



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.


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