Express yourself: using color schemes, cameras, and computers.Identity and Expressionism expressionism, term used to describe works of art and literature in which the representation of reality is distorted to communicate an inner vision. The expressionist transforms nature rather than imitates it. Self-portraiture is a great project to introduce the study of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color schemes and Expressionism. Through this drawing project, students learn about identity, digital cameras, and creative art software. The lesson can be introduced with a study of Edvard Munch and Expressionism. Expressionism was an art movement in which the intensity of the artist's emotions was stressed over the tradition of naturalism naturalism, in art naturalism, in art, a tendency toward strict adherence to the physical appearance of nature and rejection of ideal forms. Artists as diverse as Velázquez, J. F. Millet, and Monet, have followed naturalistic principles. . It also emphasized distortions of line, shape and color. Munch's The Scream is one of the most powerful visual symbols and one of the best known examples of Expressionism. Photograph Expressions Begin by asking students to think of an exaggerated facial expression facial expression, n the use of the facial muscles to communicate or to convey mood. that they would like to draw. Use a digital camera to capture each student's expression. Be sure to use strong lighting to create highlights and shadow on their faces. The drawings will be more interesting if you include student's hands and props in the photo. Zoom in for a close-up shot to avoid distractions, and keep students focused on their expressions. Choose Color Schemes Next, discuss color schemes. The following seven are reliable color schemes: * monochromatic monochromatic /mono·chro·mat·ic/ (-kro-mat´ik) 1. existing in or having only one color. 2. pertaining to or affected by monochromatic vision. 3. staining with only one dye at a time. : one hue with black and white to create tints and shades
* analogous: three to four hues adjacent to each other on the color wheel. * complements: hues opposite each other on the color wheel. * double complements: two pairs of hues opposite of each other on the color wheel. * triads: hues equal distance from each other on the color wheel, forming a triangle. * analogous complements: a hue and its complement with the adjacent hue on each side of the complement. * split complements: a hue and the two adjacent hues to its complement but not the complement. Manipulate Digital Photographs Students enjoy learning about color schemes when they are able to manipulate color combinations with their image on the computer. Load the digital images on the computer. We used Macromedia Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to MX 2004 Art Software, but similar software would do. Have students go to Filters, Adjust Color, then Hue/Saturation, and then experiment with the different levels. Students select a color combination they find interesting and print to a 4 x 6" (10 x 15 cm) size. The computer-generated color scheme is only their inspiration and they must adapt it to a color scheme in their drawings. Draw Chosen Image Students draw their image full format on 12 x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm) black drawing paper and begin coloring their chosen color scheme with colored pencils. Have them use the lightest values of the color scheme for the highlighted area and proceed to the darker values for the shadows. The addition of black and white may be necessary in some schemes to increase the color range. At this point, emphasize the Expressionistic ex·pres·sion·ism n. A movement in the arts during the early part of the 20th century that emphasized subjective expression of the artist's inner experiences. ex·pres style and encourage students to use a stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. form of mark-making. Assessment Critiques make an excellent evaluation. Have students select the pieces that best meet the objectives and explain why. Does the artwork demonstrate the following: * Expressionistic style * color scheme * three-dimensional form * mark-making? Materials and Resources * colored pencils * 12 x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm) black drawing paper * digital camera * computer * Image manipulation software * printed student photos * reproductions of Munch's The Scream and other Expressionistic work NATIONAL STANDARDS Students conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use. WEB LINKS Munch Museum The Munch Museum (Norwegian: Munchmuseet) is a museum in Oslo, Norway, dedicated to the work and life of the painter Edvard Munch. The museum was financed from the profits generated by the Oslo municipal cinemas and opened its doors in 1963 to commemorate what , www.munch. museum.no/ Edvard Munch, ww.edvard-munch. com/ ArtLex about Expressionism, www. artlex.com/ArtLex/e/Expressionism. html Debra Lott is the Art Department Chair at Assumption High School in Louisville, Kentucky  “Louisville” redirects here. For other uses, see Louisville (disambiguation). . b.loft@insightbb.com |
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