You and the rule of thirds Day: 1

While you watch the the following presentation be thinking about What makes something sacred? Do you have a favorite symbol or sacred site? How do symbols work? How can a symbol hold power?

What is sacred? Video:

Can Symbols be Sacred?

Native American Symbols

Sacred Buckskin - Apache From Copyright Photograph 1903 by E.S. Curtis EXPLANATION OF PLATE A—Chalhké̆lh Nalín, Night Girl B—Kútĕrastan, The One Who Lives Above C—Stĕnátlĭh ă n, Woman Without Parents D—Chuganaái Skhĭn, Sun Boy E— Chuganaái, The Sun F—Klĕganaái, The Moon G— Yádĭlhkĭh Bĭnálzĕ, Sky Messengers H—Nigostú̆n Bĭká Bĭnálzĕ, Earth Messengers I, J—Nasté̆lh, Makers of Dreams and Visions K—Hádĭlhkĭh, Lightning Disc L 1—Nayé̆nĕzganĭ, Slayer of Alien Gods 2— Dutlí̆shĭ Skhĭn, Turquoise Boy 3—Yólkai Skhĭn, White- Shell Boy 4—Hádĭntĭn Skhĭn, Pollen Boy Disc M 1—Tubadzĭschí̆nĭ, Born From Water 2— Yádĭlhkĭh Skhĭn, Sky Boy 3—Yólkai Skhĭn, White-Shell Boy 4—Hádĭntĭn Skhĭn, Pollen Boy Disc N 1—Yólkai Nalí̆n, White-Shell Girl 2—Dutlí̆shĭ Nalí̆n, Turquoise Girl 3—Ĕnásho Dĭlú̆hklí̆shĕn, Black Alien Talker 4—Hádĭntĭn Nalí̆n, Pollen Girl Disc O 1—Hádĭntĭn Nalí̆n, Pollen Girl 2— Nĭlchídĭlhkĭzn, The Wind 3—Yólkai Nalíí̆n, White- Shell Girl 4 —Yakósha Skhĭn, Frost Boy P—Gáŭncho - Gods Q—Gaŭnchĭné̆ - Gods R—Gáŭn - Gods S—Gaŭnchí - Gods

Earthworks from the past The standing stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, from 1800 BC Nazca Lines from Peru Serpent Mound in Ohio

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Minoan Culture Phaistos Disc Bull-Leaping Fresco from the east wall of the palace at Knossos Crete.

Ancient Egyptians Eye Of Horus

Illuminated Manuscipts

Crop circles with spirals

In Jungian psychology, archetypes refers to a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, image, etc., universally present in individual psyches. archetypes Archetypes can refer to a constantly recurring symbol or motif in literature, painting or mythology. Archetypes Plato – Theory of forms

Today in class you will: Abstract meaning from your life! In your sketchbook, create 6 symbols or depictions that represent your life and self: – An event from your past – Something you want to attract in your future – Symbols, shapes, and patterns you have an attraction towards – Sacred symbols, numbers, places, people etc. – Abstract an archetypal meaning from this activity "Christina's World" painted by Andrew Wyeth

Reflection: What Archetype or characteristic could you extract from your symbols and depictions

Lesson Day: 2 The Golden Rule in Art

While you watch this video ponder: Can patterns in nature be considered sacred?

Fibonacci and Composition The rule of thirds is a “rule of thumb” or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs. Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, c , oil on panel

How it works The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as being divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and any important compositional element should be placed along these lines or their intersection. William Turner "Temeraire” 1838

Proponents of this technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject would. Botticelli, Sandro The birth of Venus c Tempera on canvas

You will make 6 sections in Rhino following the rule of thirds sequence. You can make it just like this one or use different shapes following this sequence.

If you haven’t printed your design by the end of class you will need to sign up with me for a time to use the laser cutter You need to have it printed and ready for next class.

Reflection: How could you utilize geometry in your art? Artist Matt Shlian folds Intricate Geometric Sculptures On Paper. More images found at:

Lesson: Drawing symbols into sections of template Day: 3

Time to inspire! You should find a quote taped under your desk. I would like everyone to take turns reading their quote allowed to the class. Everyone needs to select 3 quotes from other students they find inspiring to write down in sketchbooks.

Sacred What do you hold sacred? Has your perception of what makes something sacred changed at all? How can cultures use the same symbol but apply a different meaning?

Archetypes and Symbols

Focus on using mixed media to transfer your 6 symbols and depictions designs to your laser printed rule of thirds template

Reflection: What did you discover about yourself?