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Symbolic Narrative Paintings
Pratt Institute Saturday Art School, Drawing & Painting
Medium: Acrylic paint on 9 x 12 in. mixed media paper
Age: 9th-10th grade
Students will be able to:
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use wash, underpainting, and color-blocking techniques
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mix secondary and tertiary, as well as tints and shades
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create a visually interesting composition based on the Principles of Design
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render value from observation of reference images
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use a variety of brushstrokes to render texture and detail
Students will understand that:
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artists can share stories about their lives using symbolism
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artists use color symbolically and expressively to convey meaning
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artists use rendering to direct the viewer to a focal point
Art allows us to connect with others by visually sharing our personal stories. We considered how using symbolic imagery to paint a memory allows artists to share about themselves, and leave room for viewers to connect with and interpret the painting based on their own experiences. Students created a symbolic representation of a personal narrative, choosing objects or animals to represent different concepts. We worked with acrylic paint throughout the project to mix colors of their choice and explore various techniques for paint application at each stage of the process.
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