Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________ In-progress: ___________ Due: ___________
A Collection Comparing Aesthetic Theories HOMEWORK: Create two 6x8-inch drawings that zoom in on of a group of 3-5 small and similar objects with interesting form (example: dice, jacks, strawberries) in colored pencil. Use a directional light source and include the objectsʼ cast shadows in a strong composition. The first drawing (due at the in-progress deadline) should demonstrate imitationalism, and show the objectsʼ forms, colors, values, and textures as realistically as possible. The second drawing should be of the same collection of objects, but changed to create a formal or emotional composition. You may alter the objectsʼ arrangement, composition, color, mark-making, light source, or other artistic decisions to emphasize the aesthetic theory you choose, but the –ism should be immediately apparent. RATINGS:
0=Not at all
1=Barely
2=Sort of
3=Mostly
Criteria: 1. Created a 6x8-inch drawing of 3-5 similar objects in colored pencil that demonstrates imitationalism (In-progress) Comment: 2. Arranged objects to overlap and fill at least ½ of the picture plane, creating interesting positive & negative spaces (In-progress) Comment: 3. Objects are carefully drawn from observation, with accurate contours & details to make each object look unique (In-progress) Comment: 4. Colors, values, and textures are drawn to show the objectsʼ form, surface qualities, and cast shadows realistically (In-progress) Comment: 5. Created a 6x8-inch drawing of 3-5 similar objects in colored pencil that have been modified to show formalism or emotionalism I chose the aesthetic theory _____________________________ 6. Drawing has a strong composition and objects & cast shadows are arranged thoughtfully to support your chosen aesthetic theory Comment: 7. Made purposeful artistic decisions about color, composition, mark-making, lighting, etc. to clearly emphasize your chosen “–ism” Comment: 8. Both drawings are well-crafted, with attention to detail, careful use of materials, and thoughtful Comment:
4=Definitely
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