Georgia O’Keeffe6TH GRADE ART 2016-2017

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"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for."

-GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

Georgia O'Keeffe BrainPop

LG: I will be able to explain who Georgia O’Keeffe is and interpret an artwork created by her.

Create a Circle Map with “Georgia O’Keeffe” in the middle Write down what you learn about her or her artwork and style

https://www.brainpop.com/artsandmusic/famousartistsandmusicians/georgiaokeeffe/

Georgia O’Keeffe

Born 1887 in WisconsinDied 1986

ModernistExperimented with new techniques and ideas

Mixed realism and abstraction

American Artist

Landscapes, flowers, animal bonesClose ups of flowers, focusing on tiny details

Saw bones as symbols of beautyDreamlike effect

Bold lines and subtle color tones

Her success was a symbol for the feminist movement

Was an art teacher beforemoving to NYC to pursue acareer as an artist.

Art History Activity Choose an artwork by Georgia O’Keeffe from Google Art

Project Georgia O'Keeffe (Be sure to look at all images!) Add a slide to this Google Presentation: Google Presentation

Georgia O'Keeffe Type your name and period in the header of your slide. Use the “Snipping Tool” on your computer to save the image to

your DESKTOP. Insert the photo on one side of your slide. Answer the following questions on the other side-BE SPECIFIC

What do you see? (colors, patterns, textures, lines, shapes, etc.) What do you think the painting is about? (what is the artist trying to

say or express?) Why did you choose this artwork?

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/entity/m01t807https://docs.google.com/a/kyrene.org/presentation/d/1D-BMMu6ZnYN-gXsfxZx5ADgRHK_6wN2HsjPcSVIeBIk/edit?usp=sharing

Your Project

I will be able to create an artwork inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe that uses proper paint techniques, line patterns, and a monochromatic gradation.

Choose an object from nature (flower, rock, shell, fossil, bone, etc.) Bring in an object or choose something of mine

Look closely at your object to notice the lines, patterns, and textures Choose a zoomed in portion of the object to focus on for your artwork

that you find interesting. Create a contour drawing of a portion of the object largely on your

paper, leaving about half of the paper as negative space. You will design your own details inside your lines using line patterns that

will be painted black You will then create a monochromatic gradation in the background.

Step 1

Look closely and sketch various sections of your object to choose the best from.

Think about how Georgia O’Keeffe would look at your object as if she had a magnifying glass.

What areas are most interesting?

Maybe there are PATTERNS on your object or TEXTURES you are drawn to.

Choose your favorite sketch to use in your final.

Step 2

Transfer your sketch as a contour drawing onto your final paper with a composition in mind.

Where do you want to place your object? Centered?

Off center?

On the top/bottom/left/right?

BALANCE Symmetry

Asymmetry

Step 3

Design line/shape patterns or textures within each shape created by your contour drawing.

Think about what kind of lines you want to use to make this more personal. How do short, thin, abrupt lines

express something different from long, flowing lines?

What kind of lines did Georgia O’Keeffe use?

What do you want to express through your line designs?

Step 4

Draw lines around your object that go all the way from the left side to the right.

These can be any kind of line you want, but the line should be repeated (it may look odd to have a zig zag line followed by a gradual curved line)

You should have at least 5 sections (4 lines)

Small Group In Progress Critique LG: I will be able to reflect on and make revisions to my artwork. I will number you off into 9 different groups. Go to the assigned table color. Choose whose artwork will be discussed first using the following questions.

Remember, feedback should be SPECIFIC and CONSTRUCTIVE. What do you see in the artwork? What do you find interesting and WHY? What seems confusing/unclear/unfinished? What would make the artwork stronger and WHY?

Once finished, that artist should write down one-three things he/she would like to revise to improve the artwork.

The group will repeat these steps with the next artwork until everyone has received feedback and written down their plan of action.

Go back to your seat when time is up and begin making these revisions. Be ready to begin painting the next class period.

Step 5

Paint your line designs with black paint.

Use appropriate brushes Size of brush

Shape of brush

Make your lines smooth Move your hand slowly

Make sure you have enough paint on your bristles

Turn your paper as needed

Step 6

Paint a monochromatic gradation in the background.

The middle (or third) section should be a pure HUE.

The sections closest to the object should be TINTS.

The sections farthest from the object should be SHADES.

The sections should be in order from lightest to darkest.

EXTENSION: Instead of painting your gradation using hard lines, blend your paint to a true gradation with no line to separate each tint/shade.

Step 7

Erase any pencil lines you may see

Finish any final touches.

Ask 3 people in class for verbal feedback.

Make any final revisions.

Artist Statement and Evaluation

Go to www.Artsonia.com/class Access Code: ZTDT-TWDH Answer the reflection questions in complete sentences Evaluate your project using the criteria on the rubric provide. Back up your answers with what you learned from this project and

what you still need to know more about.

http://www.artsonia.com/class

Websites

https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/

https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/

Georgia O’Keeffe"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for."�Georgia O'Keeffe BrainPopSlide Number 4Art History ActivityYour ProjectStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Small Group In Progress CritiqueStep 5Step 6Step 7Artist Statement and EvaluationWebsites