ART 3 HONORS EXPRESSIVE USE OF CHARCOAL AND RELATED MEDIA

OBJECTIVES: Produce chiaroscuro images using charcoal, erasures, white chalk Articulate specific characteristics of the work of historical and contemporary artists who typically use chiaroscuro as a means to convey mood, emotions Identify at least 3 above artists and describe their work in terms of subject matter, style, media, verbally and/or in writing Explore the expressive potential and constraints of charcoal and related media by creating several studies using a variety of techniques

Juan Sanchez Cotan. Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber Spanish Baroque.

Francisco de Zurburan, 17th century Spanish painter. Note dramatic use of chiaroscuro.

Caravaggio,Italian Baroque, Supper at Emmaus, 1606 Rembrandt, Dutch Baroque, Supper at Emmaus, 1628

ASSIGNMENTS: All to be done in charcoal, chalk, erasers, optional pastel 1. STILL LIFE: Root vegetables, skulls, squash…(alternate-interior of room) Studies from direct observation of still life objects lit with single light source in which strong light dark contrast creates the illusion of 3-D form and creates a mood. A-symmetrical compositions with center of interest in golden section SWBAT:18 x 24 toned paper, charcoal and white chalk 18 x 24 white paper, subtractive drawing Charcoal on bold color papers with optional addition of contrasting color chalk (4 - 9 x 12 page details)

Kathe Kollwitz, , German Expressionist. Charcoal, “After the Battle”

JIM DINE The single monumental object Mixed Media on Photograph

JIM DINE

Fennel, 2008, Graphite on Mylar

Robert Longo, American, contemporary. Charcoal on paper from his Disaster series

Robert Longo, charcoal and ink on vellum, study for wave series

William Kentridge, South African, contemporary Weighing and Wanting, 1997, charcoal, poster paint, and pastel on paper, 47.25” x 63”

William Kentridge. Charcoal drawing. Note erasures

Kentridge, Note use of charcoal and pastel

2. SELF PORTRAIT: from photo – must not look photographic Self portrait expressing your personality and/or a mood or emotion (alternate-phobia) Strong contrast Illusion of 3-D form achieved as in studies above Gestural application of media, exaggerated or distorted image that conveys your intended effect Must be made on more than one support Extra credit: Place yourself in an environment that underscores the mood, emotion or personality you aim to convey

Jim Dine. Self Portrait on 2 supports