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Monday, January 7, 2013

2012 final exam review pinconning hs from Pinconning Area Schools

Judy Willemsma - Elements and Principles of Design

Art FINAL EXAM

1st- 4th Hours: THURSDAY, Jan. 3
5th- 7th Hours: FRIDAY, Jan. 4

EXAM Layout:

Multiple Choice & Essay

Part I: Color Theory & Art Techniques
Part II: Art History
Part III: Principles & Elements of Art
Part IV: Art Critique & Essay Question

How should I prepare for the exam?
1. Pay attention during the exam review and BE IN CLASS!
2. Use your Exam Study Guide and ensure it is filled out correctly.
3. Study your art history flashcards.
4. Know the Principles & Elements of Art.
5. Understand the process of an art critique.
6. Use the short clips & PowerPoints on this website for review, especially the exam PP review.
7. Attend an after-school study session Jan.7, 8, or 9 from 3:05- 3:40:)

EXAM Essay Question:
Based on the work of Tyree Guyton, what is community? How could art strengthen that bond?

Friday, December 21, 2012

Wishing you all a very warm Holiday Season from the PHS artroom...

The Faces That Made Norman Rockwell Famous

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell- part 2

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell- part 1

Art History Friday 12/ 21: Norman Rockwell MAKE UP WORK

***Watch the above films on Norman Rockwell to gain understanding of the 20th century American artist. Write a thoughtful art critique on the Norman Rockwell portrait below DUE Friday, Jan. 4. Be able to compare/ contrast his work to that of Diego Rivera for the FINAL EXAM.

PRINT OFF the critique below and fill out based on the Norman Rockwell Santa painting below:
http://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/critiqueform.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Rockwell

Friday, December 14, 2012

ART History Friday Make-Up Work: Dec. 14 DUE: Tuesday, Dec. 18

Artists: Mexican Artists: Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera

1. Print off Double Bubble Map for comparing & contrasting the above two artists. You will need to fill this out while watching the you tube clips or by using other valid resources, such as artencyclopedia.com, etc.

2. Be sure to understand that Diego Rivera painted the lives of the Mexican people typically in the form of a mural; His wife, Frida Kahlo, was more interested in symbolism and self-portraits and expressing her pain. But what do they both have in common? What similarities do you see in their artwork, despite the differences in themes in their work?
Helpful link:
http://www.biography.com/people/groups/frida-kahlo-and-diego-rivera/