8th+Grade

= 8th Grade =

This year we will continue to study the fundamentals of art. Just like other subjects, art has basic building blocks. In 8th Grade, we'll refresh the Elements of Art (can you remember what they are?) and focus on the Principles of Art: Balance / Symmetry; Emphasis / Focal Point; Rhythm / Movement; Pattern / Repetition; Proportion / Scale; Contrast / Variety and Unity / Harmony. Through varied media, materials, and tools, we will make art, talk about art, and write about art. //I know we are going to have a great year!//



//*Some details of each lesson will be provided here, but for full lesson plans, please check edline. Thank you.//

= The Principles of Art Folder =

Balance / Symmetry
//Balance// - 10. the harmonious integration of components in an artistic work. 15. to arrange or adjust the parts of something symmetrically. 16. to be equal or proportionate to. (principle) //Symmetry// - 1. the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement in terms of like, reciprocal, or corresponding parts. (principle)

Emphasis / Focal Point
//Emphasis// - 1. special stress or importance attached to something. (principle) //Focal Point// - 2. th e center of activity or attention. 3. the central or principal point of focus. (principle)

Pattern / Repetition
//Pattern// - 1. a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, composed of elements in a regular arrangement. (principle) //Repetition// - 3. a reproduction or copy. (principle)

Rhythm / Movement
//Rhythm// - 6. a patterned repetition or a motif, formal element, etc., at regular or irregular intervals in the same or modified form. (principle) //Movement// - 2. a particular manner or style of moving. 8. the stylistic representation of motion in a work of art. (principle)

Proportion / Scale
//Proportion// - 1. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc., ratio. (principle) //Scale// - 13. to adjust proportionately; match or relate to some standard of measure. (principle)

Contrast / Variety
//Contrast// - 7. opposition or juxtaposition of different forms, lines, or colors in a work of art. (principle) //Variety// - 3. a number of different types of things, especially ones in the same general category. (principle)

Unity / Harmony
Unity - 2. a whole or totality as combining all parts into one. (principle) Harmony - 2. a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity. (principle)

= Inspired by: Jackson Pollock =

Formal Criticism: Jackson Pollock

= Clay Bust =

Printmaking

Contextual Criticism: Japanese Woodblock Prints

= Graffiti = media type="custom" key="23319848" media type="youtube" key="3cd7BpOR_ec" width="560" height="315"

Intuitive Criticism: student graffiti

Mona Lisa Spoofs

= You Cube =