Stained Glass Landscape

Medieval Stained Glass  the art of stained glass reached its height between 1150 and 1500  created for great cathedrals  basic ingredients for making glass are sand and wood ash (potash)  The mixture is melted into liquid which, when cooled, becomes glass  To color the glass, powdered metals are added to the mixture  windows were the major pictorial art form  purpose of stained glass windows in a church was both to enhance the beauty of their setting and to inform the viewer through narrative or symbolism  subject matter was generally religious in churches, though "portraits" and are often included, and many narrative scenes give valuable insights into the culture of the time Stained Glass

Contemporary Stained Glass Louis Comfort Tiffany  an American artist who is best known for his work in stained glass  most associated with Art Nouveau  Tiffany used cheap jelly jars and bottles because they had the mineral impurities that finer glass lacked.  When he was unable to convince fine glassmakers to leave the impurities in, he began making his own glass.  Tiffany used opalescent glass in a variety of colors and textures to create a unique style of stained glass.  Created his own company that is known world wide for its stained glass lamps, windows, and other interior items. Stained Glass

TASK… Stained Glass Landscape  For this project you will be creating a landscape with the infusion of medieval and contemporary stained glass style.  When you are creating your landscape you will consider: What types of vegetation and terrain/climate will you include? Does your landscape include architectural elements? All landscapes must show foreground, middle ground & background. How will the glass be divided? What colors will you use to create areas of positive & negative space? Stained Glass

STEP 1  Research and find reference images of LANDSCAPES. NOT STAINED GLASS. Stained Glass

STEP 1  Where is your landscape located? Brainstorm with your partner using the provided scrap paper.  What did you come up with? Brainstorm with your new partner using the provided scrap paper. Add new ideas to the list. Stained Glass

STEP 1  What landscape “items” could embellish your composition to create visual interest? Brainstorm with your current partner using the provided scrap paper.  What did you come up with? Brainstorm with your new partner using the provided scrap paper. Add new ideas to the list. Stained Glass

Step 2: Planning  Planning is even more essential than ever before.  You will: 1. Sketch multiple thumbnail including: foreground middle-ground background 2. Draw a full page sketch 3. Determine how to “break” up the landscape in a stained glass style on top of your full page sketch 4. Plan multiple color choices Stained Glass

Foreground Middle Ground Background Stained Glass

Complex shapes Simple Shapes Negative Space Stained Glass

Vibrant/warm color Vibrant/Neutral color Unsaturated/ Cool color Stained Glass

Heavy amount of intricate, warm elements Heavy amount of warm, long & vibrant tree trunk Symmetry Stained Glass

Step 3: Painting/Inking  Using watercolor techniques to add color in a stained glass-like style landscape  Once you have painted your ENTIRE landscape and it is 100% dry, you will ink your shards of glass with Sharpie Marker to create the look of leading. Rulers are a must for straight edges. Patience and craftsmanship are essential to the inking step. Stained Glass

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( ) Architect/Designer Stained glass artist Inspired by the democratic spirit of America and the opportunities it afforded, he set out to design buildings worthy of such a democracy. Dismissing the masquerade of imported, historic European styles most Americans favored, his goal was to create an architecture that addressed the individual physical, social, and spiritual needs of the modern American citizen.

In Stained Glass we see: Line Color schemes Pattern Organic Shape Geometric Shape Symmetry Take a look more closely at the following examples… FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

In Stained Glass we see: Are the lines identical or do you see a variety? What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

SYMMETRY WHAT ARE THE 5 TYPES OF SYMMETRY THAT WE USE IN ART? VERTICAL HORIZONTAL RADIAL ASSYMETRY

In Stained Glass we see: What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

In Stained Glass we see: What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

In Stained Glass we see: What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

In Stained Glass we see: What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

In Stained Glass we see: What color scheme do you see? What type of Symmetry do you see? Describe the shapes. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( )

More stained glass

STUDENT EXAMPLES “STAINED GLASS LOOK” Geometric & organic shapes Simplified shape & line Flat color in many varieties Symmetry Color Scheming: Complimentary pairs help create pops of focal points Monochromatic colors create areas of similarity More stained glass

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