Gustave Klimt

Who was Gustave Klimt? An Austrian painter Responsible for founding the Austrian school of painting known as the Vienna Secession In the 1880s and 1890s he produced murals for public buildings

Who was Gustave Klimt? Experimented with fantastical imagery and bold, decorative styles Rebelled against the traditional academic art style and became part of the Art Nouveau movement

Klimt’s Influences EgyptianMinoan Classical GreekByzantine

Artwork of Gustave Klimt

Elements of Design

Line

Elements of Design Line Shape

Elements of Design Line Shape Colour

Principles of Design

Pattern

Principles of Design Pattern Movement

Principles of Design Pattern Movement Variety

Principles of Design Pattern Movement Variety Unity

The Style of Gustave Klimt characterized by his use of organic, ornamental shapes and patterns, and his use of gold and silver colours

Your Art Assignment You will use Klimt ’ s work “ Tree of Life ” as your inspiration for your artwork

Step One Create a drawing with pencil that incorporates an ornamental, decorative tree as the base for your work Use the piece of white drawing paper provided

Step Two Design the patterns of shapes that will overlay on the trunk, branches and the ground below the tree

Step Three Place your pencil drawing over the Scratch Board provided Attach at the top and bottom with a tiny piece of tape Trace the drawing. The image will transfer onto the black surface Remove the drawing paper

Things to Remember

Use a creative and decorative line pattern when designing your tree

Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern when designing your tree Patterns of shape and line will add the interest to your final work, so use a variety

Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern when designing your tree Patterns of shape and line will add the interest to your final work, so use a variety Craftsmanship is very important, take your time to create a pleasing composition

Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern when designing your tree Patterns of shape and colour will add the interest to your final work, so use a variety Craftsmanship is very important, take your time to create a pleasing composition Fill the space

Step Four Using a pointed stylus tool, begin to scratch in your design. The scratch marks will reveal the gold underneath the black BE PATIENT AND WORK CAREFULLY TO HAVE THE BEST RESULT. Put your name on the back, very lightly, so that it does not show through on the front.