Elements of Art
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Objective
I can analyze a work of art and explain how the artist uses specific elements of art to communicate a particular idea or feeling.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Value: Define it. How can it create depth in art?
Shapes: What's the difference between geometric and organic? How do they create different feelings?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine an artist creates a painting using primarily cool colors (blues, greens, purples) and long, flowing lines. What feeling or idea might this artist be trying to communicate? Explain how the color and line choices contribute to this feeling. Imagine an artist creates a sculpture using rough, jagged textures and sharp, angular forms. What feeling or idea might this artist be trying to communicate? Explain how the texture and form choices contribute to this feeling. Imagine an artist creates a drawing with a very small figure in the foreground and a vast, empty space in the background. What feeling or idea might this artist be trying to communicate? Explain how the use of space contributes to this feeling.”
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