SAA Jr High Art

 

Art Foundations 1

Look at the work of the artist Kandinsky.

Create an abstract expressionistic work of art. Think of an emotion and feeling (in combination) you would like to express. What shapes and colors express that emotion? Do you need calm cool colors or bright vibrant colors? Do you need smooth shapes or harsh jagged shaped? How will you arrange your colors and shapes to create movement or emphasis that will express your idea? Do not use realistic shapes, and avoid icons (peace sign, clock, smiley face). Do not make it to simple. Check the write-up paper and the abstract expression rubric for more information.

Both the one paragraph and abstract expression artwork are due Friday, 1/10/14

 

Abstract Expressionism                 Date _____________Period _____Name _________________________

Type a paragraph about your abstract expressionistic artwork. Make it ready to be displayed with your art work.

Title ______________________________________________

Your write up should reveal several ideas in your abstract expressionistic drawing.

What emotion are you expressing?

How do the lines and shapes you chose help express your idea?

How do the colors you chose help express your idea?

How does your composition you chose help express your idea?

Explain how the elements of art in combination with the principles of design help express you idea?

 

Abstract Expression (emotion) Rubric

Write-up turned in with your artwork. Emotion,  and title (and your name & period) written on the back of your art.  Abstract design with colors, lines, and shapes.  Use proper color pencil  techniques, including both burnishing and blending. Apply 3 or more analogous colors, and pen lines. Clean and presentation ready.

Quality Execution Craftsmanship Demonstrated Effort Well Planned/Evidence of preliminary work. Interesting, Intentional and thoughtful execution of art work. ______ / 10
Problem Solving & Assignment Follow the requirements of the assignment. Able to work within the requirements of the assignment to create challenging innovative work. ______ / 10
Formal and Conceptual Issues Thoughtfully utilizes elements of art and principles of design to achieve maximum design potential. Uses elements of art and principles of design to achieve good composition. ______ / 5
NOTES:
Total ______ / 25

 

A+ = 25, A = 24, A- = 23, B+ = 22, B = 21, B- = 20, C+ = 19, C = 18, C- = 17, D+ = 16, D = 15, D- = 14, F = 13>