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Defining the Three Major Art Styles

Representational:
Closely resembles the subject matter as it actually looks

Abstract:
Colors, shapes and forms are often distorted (exaggerated or simplified) so that the subject matter is not always immediately recognizable

Non-Objective:
No recognizable object is evident; the work focuses on the Principles and Elements of Design; no apparent reference to reality

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A few instructions........
draw a quick sketch of each painting in the boxes to the right.

Vincent Van Gogh

Before we begin, let's practice.........

First, write the name of the artist under the square

Leonardo da Vinci

First, write the name of the artist under the square

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Comparing Art Styles

Andre Derain

Gustav Courbet

Move the art style category underneath the appropriate work of art

Abstract

Representational

Mark Rothko

Non-Objective

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Comparing Art Styles

Vincent Van Gogh

Jasper Johns

Move the art style category underneath the appropriate work of art

Abstract

Non-Objective

Representational

N.C. Wyeth

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Comparing Art Styles

Chuck Close

Joan Miro

Representational

Non-Objective
Move the shade

Andy Warhol

Can you name the three major art style categories?

Abstract

to see if you are correct

Move the art style category underneath the appropriate work of art

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Comparing Art Styles

Winslow Homer

Wassily Kandinsky

Roy Lichtenstein

Non-Objective

Representational

Abstract

Move the art style category underneath the appropriate work of art

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The Trading Card

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You need to

You need to choose one of the three major styles of Art as the style you want to complete.

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Completing your Trading Card

1. Where do I begin? Trace the trading card format onto the sketch paper four times (leave space in between each) so you will have a place to generate ideas. 2. Where do I get my ideas? Think about things that represent you, the things you like to do, places you like to go, hobbies, sports, books, movies, music, colors/ designs you like, etc. Make a list in a blank area of the page (at least ten possibilities) 3. Which style of art do I use when I make my sketches? Look over your idea list and decide what would be represented best representationally; what would be best in the abstract style; and which idea could be non-objective.

4. Do I have to make a separate sketch in each style? You must have at least one sketch in each style for the first three sketches. The fourth sketch may be your choice or a combination of styles. Use the fifth and sixth sketch areas if needed. 5. Once I have developed at least three good sketches (one in each style), what do I do? Share your ideas/sketches with the people beside you. Ask if they have any suggestions. Revise your ideas, if needed. Raise your hand so that I can review your sketches with you. 6. After my thumbnail sketches have been approved, what should I do? Think about what colors will be used on the final trading card for each of the three styles. Select the one you like the best, and LIGHTLY re-draw the design on the actual trading card.
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DEPTH

Background

Mid-Ground
Foreground

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DEPTH
Background Mid-Ground
Foreground

You need to think about your drawing as if it has three different layers. One in the front (the foreground), one in the back (the background), and then one in the middle (the mid-ground).

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How do I create depth?

Depth is created through the use of overlapping.

No overlapping!

Has overlapping!

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Lots of overlapping!

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Lots of overlapping!

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