Art Core Questions

www.mrsdion.com AP STUDIO ART 8-2016

Art Core Questions:

Why do artists follow or break from established traditions?

How do created images cultivate appreciation and understanding?

How do images influence our views of each other and the world?

How does making art attune people to their surroundings? Romantic Destruction

GOAL: Create a beautifully destructive image

PROCEDURE:

1. View all of the information on the Romantic Destruction webpage.

2. Watch the video on GOYA.

3. Answer the questions about Henry Fuseli's art The Nightmare (hand in to Aspen).

4. Then find 5 examples of art (current or older) that exemplify the "Romantic Period" of dark-themed art. This will be handed in to Aspen. You can have this as a list or as pictures (keep them to a small file size). For EACH one tell me WHY you chose it.

5. Once you have completed ALL of the items above, brainstorm how YOU want to create your own image that will embody "destruction" or "dark-themed art".

6. Create a minimum of 4-5 thumbnails of what you would like to create as your dark image.

7. Focus on composition and value. Consider Richard Huck's approach using a still life you arrange and then "destroy"...however setting your still life on fire is NOT recommended as Richard Huck did. Think of safer ways to destroy your still life if you choose this route.

8. If you choose the more "Romantic" approach, think about incorporating symbolism and creating your own creatures to represent scary/dark subjects.

9. BE CREATIVE and go BEYOND what might be "typical"!!!

FINAL DRAWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Size: between 9x12 to 11x14 inches with a 1/2" border

2. Medium: your choice

3. Must embody "Romantic Destruction" or a "dark-theme"

Work to be handed-in: 1. Word document: Questions answered about Henri Fuseli's The Nightmare 2. 5 examples of art: each with a description as to WHY you chose it 3. 4-5 thumbnails: handed in to Aspen 4. Final art for Romantic Destruction/dark-theme, size between 9x12 and 11x14 with a 1/2" border