Emergency Lesson Plans

 Lesson #1 - Jasper Johns

 


Directions:  Watch the following video about Jasper John's artwork.  Use the critique guide below to critique the artwork.  Copy the questions into a google document and share it with me when you are finished.  Remember to ELABORATE!  Use complete sentences.  Expand upon your thoughts and ideas.  No one word answers!

Critique Guide
Description:  
• What types of things do you see in the work?
• How would you describe them? 
•What colors are used?
•What shapes are visible?
•Where is the scene?
Are there any unknown objects?
• What information can you get from the credit line?

Analysis:
 • What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?
 • What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)? 
• Describe how they were used.
•How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:
• What do you think this piece is about? 
• What do you see happening?
•What is the most important part of this piece?
•Why do you think the artist made this piece?
• Does the title fit? 
• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the painting feel? How does it make you feel? 
• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors? 
• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment: 
• Why do you think other people should see this work? 
• What would you do with it if you owned it? 
• What is worth remembering about this picture? 
•What did the artist do best?
•What would you change if you were the artist?
• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?



Lesson #2 - Frida Kahlo
 

Directions:  Watch the following video about Frida Kahlo's artwork.  Use the critique guide below to critique the artwork.  Copy the questions into a google document and share it with me when you are finished.  Remember to ELABORATE!  Use complete sentences.  Expand upon your thoughts and ideas.  No one word answers!

Critique Guide
Description:  
• What types of things do you see in the work?
 • How would you describe them?
•What colors are used?
•What shapes are visible?
•Where is the scene?
Are there any unknown objects?
• What information can you get from the credit line?

Analysis:
 • What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?
 • What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)?
• Describe how they were used.
•How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:
• What do you think this piece is about?
• What do you see happening?
•What is the most important part of this piece?
•Why do you think the artist made this piece?
• Does the title fit?
• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the painting feel? How does it make you feel?
• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors?
• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment:
• Why do you think other people should see this work?
• What would you do with it if you owned it?
• What is worth remembering about this picture?
•What did the artist do best?
•What would you change if you were the artist?
• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?


Lesson #3 - Pablo Picasso

Directions:  Watch the following video about Pablo Picasso's artwork.  Use the critique guide below to critique the artwork.  Copy the questions into a google document and share it with me when you are finished.  Remember to ELABORATE!  Use complete sentences.  Expand upon your thoughts and ideas.  No one word answers!

Critique Guide
Description:  
• What types of things do you see in the work?
 • How would you describe them?
•What colors are used?
•What shapes are visible?
•Where is the scene?
Are there any unknown objects?
• What information can you get from the credit line?

Analysis:
 • What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?
 • What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)?
• Describe how they were used.
•How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:
• What do you think this piece is about?
• What do you see happening?
•What is the most important part of this piece?
•Why do you think the artist made this piece?
• Does the title fit?
• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the painting feel? How does it make you feel?
• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors?
• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment:
• Why do you think other people should see this work?
• What would you do with it if you owned it?
• What is worth remembering about this picture?
•What did the artist do best?
•What would you change if you were the artist?
• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?