End of Semester Extra Credit Packet!

Every question answered is worth up to 2 bonus points!

The questions go along with the artwork that comes after them.

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Extra Credit Opportunity - M.C. Escher - Worth 20 Points

Extra Credit Essay - Life and Artwork of M.C. Escher

Find from the library a book on M.C. Escher, and write a four paragraph essay on his life and artwork.

Paragraph 1 - Include information about when he was born, where he lived, and information about his life.

Paragraph 2 - Describe 2 famous artworks he created.

Paragraph 3 - Define "Tessellation," and explain how is relates to Mathematics.

Paragraph 4 - What do you think of M.C. Escher?  Do you think he is a good artist?  Why or why not?  Do you like his artwork?  Why or why not?

Each paragraph is worth up to 5 points.  (1 point per sentence.)

  

Wordsearch #2

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Art History Notes 12/5/14

Choose THREE artworks of M.C. Escher, and complete a sketch of each of them.  With each sketch, be sure to write the WHO, WHAT, WHEN and WHERE for each artwork.

Art History Notes Worksheet

Tessellation Project due Thursday 12/11/14

Check out this website to see how to create a tessellation!  We will be creating them in class.  Students will use watercolor, marker, or colored pencil to complete them.

http://www.tessellations.org/methods-diy-slice-ex1-01.shtml


Go here to read about tessellations, and learn what they are!

http://www.tessellations.org/tess-what.shtml

Picasso Portraits - Due 12/3/2014 - Grade 8

Extra Credit Opportunity - Cubism - Worth 20 Points

Extra Credit Essay - Life and Artwork of Picasso

Find from the library a book on Pablo Picasso, and write a four paragraph essay on his life and artwork.

Paragraph 1 - Include information about when he was born, where he lived, and information about his life.

Paragraph 2 - Describe famous artworks he created.

Paragraph 3 - Include in the essay a definition of Cubism.  Answer the question, how does his artwork fit the Cubism style.  Answer the question: was all of his artwork Cubist in style?  Or was some of his artwork more realistic?

Paragraph 4 - What do you think of Picasso?  Do you think he is a good artist?  Why or why not?  Do you like his artwork?  Why or why not?

Each paragraph is worth up to 5 points.  (1 point per sentence.)

  

Extra Credit Opportunity - Perspective - Worth 20 Points

Watch this video:


Now try drawing a building in 2 Point Perspective and color with colored pencils.  It will be scored according to the rules below.

Colored Pencil - Up to 10 points for coloring completely.

Drawing - Up to 10 points based on completeness, accuracy (proper use of vanishing point, horizon line and orthogonals), and creativity.

"Bird's Eye View of a City" due 11/25/2014 - Grade 6

Art History Notes 11/19/14 - Grade 8

Please see the attached images and create 1 sketch for each artwork. With each sketch, write down the Who, What, Where and When if it is provided. (Click on it to enlarge)

Art History Notes Worksheet

Color Wheel Poster due 11/18/14 - Grade 8

Please see the attached blank worksheet, and attached finished product.  Download and print the worksheet, and color the wheel using ONLY red, yellow and blue colored pencils.  Layer the colors to mix them and create all other colors needed.  Re-copy the definitions as shown on the sample.  33 Points possible (1 point per definition, 1 point per colored shape).

Art History Notes 11/17/14 - Grade 6

Please see the attached images and create 1 sketch for each artwork. With each sketch, write down the Who, What, Where and When if it is provided. (Click on it to enlarge)

Art History Notes Worksheet

Art History Notes 11/17/14 - Grade 8

Please see the attached images and create 1 sketch for each artwork.  With each sketch, write down the Who, What, Where and When if it is provided.  (Click on it to enlarge)

Art History Notes Worksheet

Extra Credit Opportunity - Color Theory - Worth 20 Points