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Expressing the Individual: Identity Maps | Activity
Project Summary: Students are to fill in a silhouette portrait of their bust using a color scheme, doodles and symbols. The style being created is a mesh between vintage silhouette portraiture and modern bold graphics with a ornate recycled gold frame.
Objectives students will be able to…
• Illustrate using symbolism, abstraction and doodles. • Select, use and communicate aesthetically pleasing color schemes • Students will be able to identify and communicate the elements and principles of art and design. Requirements:
Resources: National Gallery of Art
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Self Portrait Questionnaire:
What is your story from birth until now?
What are you plans for the future? What are your talents? What are you goals? What are you scared of? What are your weaknesses? What are your favorite things? What colors reflect your personality? |
1.) Draw the outline of your symbol on your paper very large- so that it takes up most space.
2.) Draw "strings" through the inside of your symbol or around the outside of your symbol. (Strings are wavy, flowing lines that will divide your paper up into smaller sections. You will eventually fill each one of these sections up with a different pattern.) 3.) Using Sharpie Marker, select one shape to start with. Fill it completely with a pattern. Your pattern should be detailed and intricate as well as neat. Remember to make each line slowly, carefully, consciously and deliberately. 4.) Continue filling each shape with a different pattern. |