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Art Analysis

In your journal, describe the form and content for six images from the gallery below.  Then, sketch the artwork.

Self Studies: One a Day

Studying our identity is a major and vital practice that benefits both the artist within and human growth/development…..the more you flesh out your mind map the more you will have to work with upon artmaking.  If you know where your identity mind map is from Drawing 1 please bring it to class.  Now, flesh out the map below and compare the two for insight.

Self Portrait Contemplation Group Assignment:
Choose five self-portraits from the galleries below.  Analyze them.  What was the artist trying to say about themselves?  Why do you say that?  One paragraph per image will suffice (4-6 sentences).  

Introductory questions: 
MYSTERY SUITCASE THEATRE
please answer these questions and be ready to share 
​What is the definition of inspiration?
What do you do when you wait for it?
Where do you look for it?
How do you use/interpret it?
Define motivation.
What is the difference between motivation and inspiration?
What inspires you?  What motivates you?

The Process:

Mystery Suitcase Theatre Presentation Components 
     
       Presentation must cover the following:
           Prompt
           Brainstorm
           Concept maps
           Thumbnail sketches
           Final artwork

"Synchronicity"

Monsters in the hall.

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Psychological Portraits

From the list below choose 7 words to take notes on in your visual journal.  Relate these 7 words specifically to Portraiture.

Please use the guide below to formulate interview questions for your models.  Interview all of the individuals on your list.  5-10 interview questions expected...open ended questions.

MAPS.  Answer the following questions in your journal.

What is the function of a map? (Define it, describe it, pick it apart, break it down)
How many types of maps can you think of?  Make a list and describe them.
How would you map out your life/your goals?
    What is your long term goal?  What short term goals exist to get there?  Create an outline that describes this process.

Map making procedures:
    1. Outline or concept map
    2. Thumbnail sketches (3)
    3. Final map

Mark Bradford is an American Artist who works out of Los Angeles, CA.  He interprets deeply systems that exist/occur within places to form abstract versions of aerial map like environments.

Upon completion, reflect on your map making process in your journal.  One page.

Jenny Odell

Triptychamania Process:

1). Establish a narrative. (along with element of surprise).
2). Break the rectangle.  Cut paper into three sections for your triptych artwork.
3). Make a plan. Experiment with materials and make thumbnail sketches. 
4). Revise plan.  Discuss process with Mrs. Downs Doubrava and/or one classmate.
5). Realize plan.  Make your triptych.

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Surrealism

Surrealism Process:

With a partner research two different Surrealist artists.  Your research will conclude in:   
1. one joint 2 page research paper with sources.  The research must include a short blurb of biographical information about the artist (i.e. birth/death, where they practiced, what movement they were a part of, other artists they surrounded themselves with), but should mostly report about their work and how it relates to Surrealism and the Surrealist Manifesto (Andre Breton)--this will require you to find the Manifesto and understand Surrealism.
2. a presentation with a slideshow and collaborative artwork.   
​3. select a section in your journal (or make a separate journal) and keep a dream journal for 10 days.  Record dreams, nightmares, and day dreams.  Create visuals and textuals for these moments.  This portion of your journal will be checked every day.  These studies should be treated as potential artworks.

Found Artist Investigation and Series
Final series of four.
 
Planning Requirements:
 
1.Found Artist Investigation journal assignment. Research an artist that you are inspired by.  Take some time to browse and understand their work.  There are a lot of great hidden resources, videos, biographies, and images you can find online. Create a visual and written response in your journal (4 pages).  Fix printed matter from research on the pages, then draw and write to respond.
2.Concept maps.  Create three concept maps using words from your research and brainstorm.  At the center of each concept map should be an idea (a word) that came out of your research/reflections.
3.Create 6 thumbnail sketches of ideas for possible artworks.  Describe them in written form as well.   (A few sentences underneath the sketch).
4.Create a series of four works that are connected by a theme, that are bound by an idea, or that are one continuous thought.  These pieces will be 8x10 or smaller.