Today's Class- Today we discussed the idea of rhythm and movement as aspects of visual art. We looked at slides from the Renaissance through the present, talking about how patterns of shapes and colors can be described and felt in the same way that musical rhythms are appreciated. Then the class did a series of abstract paintings, each while listening to a different style of music. I also collected the research assignments that were due today.
How to make this up- You will need to do a series of paintings using your 18" x 24" pad and watercolors. The class listened to 15 minute segments of mostly instrumental music, and for each created an abstract composition that reflected the music, choosing colors and designs influenced by the music. No representational images allowed, but otherwise you are free to create what you want. Above and below are examples from previous semesters. The list of the specific music we listened to (or equivalents if you don't have access to those) and additional painting examples can be found here.
This is a portfolio exercise and must be made up by the end of the semester to receive full credit.
Homework- If you didn't turn in your research assignment today, you should get it to me as soon as possible to receive partial credit. The more weeks it is late, the more points will be deducted.
We are now past the halfway point in the semester. If you haven't yet done your museum visit, you should do it soon before the you get overloaded with end of the semester papers, projects, and exams in all your classes.
The photography assignment handed out last week is due November 7, 2012.
For next class 10/31/12- We will start a printmaking project, a collagraph. It's a process where materials are attached to a surface, and the shapes and textures are printed on paper with printing ink. I'll provide cardboard for the plate base and I have a bag of things that you may pick through and cut up for your project, but if you have some things with potentially interesting textures (can be natural or manufactured items) that you don't mind cutting up and gluing down, bring them in. The plates will be given time to dry and actually printed in class in a few weeks. Bring scissors and glue, and any materials you want to bring in. You won't need paper next week so you may leave the big pad at home.
