Friday, September 13, 2013

9-13-13

                       

               Describe the importance of painting in a world with digital photography.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

9-12-13


                                                                                   Sketchbook of Leonardo Davinci

Much of Davinci's genius is thanks to his prolific amount of ideas, and his knowledge across many disciplines.  His genius lies in his creativity. Do you think creativity can be taught?

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

9-11-13



What do You think of this quote. What do you think it means.  Do you agree with it or not, Why? Support your opinion.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

9-10-13

                                 
Leonardo Davinci," The Last Supper", 1494-1498

In the Period that this was painted artists were commissioned to create paintings and the themes were limited to mainly Paintings of War or Religious themes. What do you think of that? Compare that to now.


Monday, September 9, 2013

9-9-13

                                                See adjacent text.
Who is this artist?  Do you know when this was painted? Do you know during what period this was painted?

What is a portrait?  Does it have to look 'real' to be considered good?

Write for 5 minutes (at least 5 sentences on the question above) after you have answered the first three questions (graded according to Rubric used previously).  

Friday, September 6, 2013

9-6-13

                                                
"The Scream" Edward Munch

List a few details about this painting (figures, colors, background, etc.)  What does this painting say to you. What do you think it is  about?

Write for 5 minutes, same Rubric.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

9-5-13

             
Rembrandt                                                           Jackson Pollock Painting



Define art based on your personal experience.

Write for 5 minutes. This is graded (see Rubric).  Support you opinions (All opinions are valid if you can support them). 


A
1 pt. Details are missing, or if present, are unclear
2 pt. Few details are present
3 pt. Details are relevant to topic and support Big Idea
4 pt.Details are telling, and sometimes specific to Big Idea

5 pt.Details are accurate, relevant, high-quality, and support or enrich Big Idea