Art 1: The Ancient Art of Tribal Tattoo Design

BCR handout
Name:_____________________

Please follow each direction at each section. Use complete sentences

and artistic vocabulary in your answers. Attach this handout to the
back of your Artwork, please MAKE SURE YOU NAME IS ON BOTH YOUR
ARTWORK AND YOUR HANDOUT!

Section 1:

1. In your own words define the principle of art that we discussed in

class. What 3 properties does this principle have?
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2. Please describe specifically what the meaning is of your personal

symbol. Identify what each part means.
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Section 2:
Please complete the self-evaluation chart below. Grade yourself
accordingly to your abilities. Then Describe why you graded yourself
that way.

1 –2 points: ( Good Effort, but needs improvement)

3: points: ( Emergent Ability)
4 points: ( Proficient ability)
5 points: ( advanced ability)

Objective: Grade Explanation

Presentation:
• The tattoo design
emulates the Traditional
Polynesian Style

• Artist has creatively

designed an original
symbol that represents
characteristics of
themselves.

Design:
• Artist has successfully
executed balance
throughout their tattoo
design. (Symmetrical,
Asymmetrical, or Radial)

• The design demonstrates

movement throughout
the format. Focal points
are strategically placed
to help move the
viewer’s eye

• Artist has an equal

relationship between
positive and negative
space.
Craftsmanship:
• Artist has demonstrated
superior technical ability
with the tempera paint.

• There are no un-wanted

paint blobs or oozes.
There are no folds or
tears in the artwork.