Art Study Guide Notes

Competency 0001: Understand the Elements of Art

• Artwork Example: Barber Shop (1946) by Jacob Lawrence
• Depth of Space Techniques:
  • Overlapping shapes

Competency 0002: Understand the Principles of Design

• Artwork Example: Barber Shop (1946) by Jacob Lawrence
• Visual Effect:
  • Repetition of shapes and diagonals creates rhythm

Competency 0003: Drawing Techniques

• Gesture Drawing: Best for capturing the stance of a figure

Competency 0004: Painting Techniques

• Transparent Watercolor: Lighten color by thinning the paint with water

Competency 0005: Printmaking Safety

• Linocut Safety: Use a bench hook to secure the linoleum

Competency 0006: Sculpture Techniques

• Subtractive Process Example: Relief carving

Competency 0007: Photography Techniques

• Focal Length Adjustment: Makes objects appear closer to the camera

Competency 0008: Functional Arts Safety

• Ceramic Work Risk: Improper ventilation poses the greatest safety risk

Competency 0009: Functions of Art in Cultures

• Tibetan Buddhist Sandpainting:
  • Represents the impermanence of life
  • Function: Spiritual practice

Competency 0010: Art and Historical Context

• Kongo Culture Nkisi Nkonde:
  • Art used to exert control over life events

Competency 0011: Cultural Influences on Art

• Navajo Blanket: Geometric patterns influenced by artistic traditions from Mexico

Competency 0012: Characteristics of Art from Various Cultures

• Early Peruvian Art: Characterized by stirrup spout and animal forms

Competency 0013: Comparisons Among Art Forms

• Woodblock Prints Differences:
  • Image 1: Line defines edges
  • Image 2: Line creates asymmetrical balance

Competency 0014: Influence of Visual Images

• "We Can Do It!" Poster:
  • Purpose: Confronting gender stereotypes

Competency 0015: Aesthetic Concepts

• Culture's Aesthetic: Criteria used to determine artistic value

Competency 0016: Art Criticism and Interpretation

• Photography Example:
  • Use of viewpoint creates a visual metaphor reinforcing the message

Competency 0017: Interdisciplinary Connections

• Romanticism: Inspired by Rousseau's ideas of natural positive human nature

Competency 0018: Careers in Visual Arts

• Creative Problem-Solving in Design:
  • Step: Defining the problem by noting product, advertisement size, target audience, and client expectations