Today's Class- We reviewed slides from art history showing examples of how value (relative amounts of light and dark) is used in art. For the art project I set up a still life grouping of white painted objects and had the students draw the set up using charcoal, with the focus on matching light and shadow.
To make up this class- Put a small box on a table, then drape a white or light colored sheet or blanket over it. Arrange on the box and around it 4 white or light colored objects (such as vase, bowl, roll of toilet paper, etc). Dim the lights in the room and shine a directional light (such as a desk lamp) across the set up to create strong light and shadow. Draw the still life grouping large enough to fill the page, using charcoal. Use the charcoal to show the light and dark areas, as seen in the sample student drawing above.
Homework- Next week bring your list of 3 artists/artworks, and a book that will be part of your research.
For next class (10/9/07)- Bring your large pad, scissors, some kind of glue (glue stick, rubber cement, white glue), pencil, eraser.
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