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Lesson Plan: Chuck Close
Teacher: Mr. Essex Garner, Eugene R-5 High School, Eugene,
Missouri
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Rhonda Burkett
Unit: Making Art – Art Appreciation Integration
Grade Level: Middle and High School (10 through 12) Art Fundamentals II
Objective Students will
develop and appreciation of the artwork created by Chuck Close and the
techniques he used. Students will learn a system of repeated patterns that
represent a larger image in direct correlation to the Chuck Close style of
painting. Students will learn about the contributions of this contemporary
artist.
Strand: (Know
about Art), (Making Art) and Elements of Art. Supplies Needed Colored pencils, 8 1/2” x 11” drawing Paper, and ruler.
Introduction:
Show pictures of Chuck Close’s different styles of painting and thematic
techniques, and talk about his manipulations from realism verse contemporary
art. Be sure to include the intricate details of each of his grids within
the overall makeup of his large-scale paintings. |
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Steps 1. Students will chose a portrait meeting the requirements of this exercise. Complete a simple linear contour drawing using the grid method. Erase the grid lines used for the initial portrait, and then draw either a diagonal or radial grid on top of the portrait.
Step 3. Have students develop a system of colored patterns in reference to the Chuck Close style of painting. Students need to pay attention to the light and dark values within each portrait, and the balance of cool versus warm color.
Step 4.
Have students apply their color techniques to each grid within the radial or
diagonal format. Complete this technique until the portrait is complete.
Mounting optional. Vocabulary: Chuck Close, contemporary art(ist), thematic techniques, linear, contour drawing, warm and cool colors, radial and diagonal patterns. Chuck Close Project; Art Fundamentals II Art Student, Eugene R-5, Missouri (Right) |
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Chuck Close Project; Art Fundamentals II Art Student,
Eugene R-5, Missouri (Right) Clean Up: Allow 5 minutes prior to accomplish before class ends. Recommended Web Resources: 1.
The Museum of Modern Art, New York 2. Chuck Close Washington Post.com |
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