"The Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

"The Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Art History FRIDAY Make-up Work from Feb. 24, 2012

In celebration of Black History Month, we will be learning about two 21st century African-American Artists: Laylah Ali and Mark Bradford.

What you need to do by Thursday, March 1:
1. Copy and past the folllowing links and print off and read the guides to both artists named:
http://www.pbs.org/art21/files/uploads/pdf/art21_s4guide_bradford.pdf
http://www.pbs.org/art21/files/uploads/pdf/art21_s3guide_ali.pdf

2. Watch the video clips on Ali and Bradford using the following links (take notes as you watch):
http://www.pbs.org/art21/watch-now/segment-laylah-ali-in-power
http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/mark-bradford

3. Choose to complete ONE of the following (your choice):

A. Write a thoughtful response comparing/ contrasting the artists Laylah Ali and Mark Bradford. Use your notes from watching the films and the artist guides to help you:) Write specifically about how the creative process involves experimentation or research in both Ali's and Bradford's work.

B.
Select an everyday object and consider how your perception of it could be altered by color, context, lighting, and framing. Paint or cover the object in a single color and display it in a neutral context. Photograph the object in several different locations, changing lighting, framing, and perspective. Create a book with your images or display them as a series. How does repetition and juxtaposition affect the impact of the individual images?

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Missed Art History Friday (Feb. 10, 2012)??? See below.

You will need to watch the film by PBS Art21 on the South African artist William Kentridge. Copy and paste this link to your web address bar: http://www.pbs.org/art21/watch-now/full-program-william-kentridge-anything-is-possible and watch the entire film. You will also need to complete the film discussion questions for full credit by Thursday, Feb. 16. See Ms. Moore for more information. Thank you!