Objectives for the Weeks of April 27- May 8:
Lesson 3: Identity paintings. Artists that challenge the conventions of traditional self-portraits.
Step 1. Students will read the scholastic art article Identity paintings
Step 2. Students will complete a reading review based on the article.
Step 3: Students will use what they learned about self-portraits to develop a painting of their own likeness. Step by step instructions and examples link.
SOL’s:
AIII.3, AIII.4, AIII.6, AIII.11, AIII.14, AIII.23
Vocabulary: distorted, emphasize, exaggerate, realistic, simplify, stylized,
Materials: Acrylic paint, watercolor, colored pencils, graphite pencil, pastels or oil pastels. Paint is the preferred material but students are encouraged to use any materials that they have access to.