Beth Oustrich Kaitlin Taylor Harrison Yang: EDU 505 Art WebQuest Jackson Pollock at Work

Introduction The Metropolitan Museum of Art is working on an upcoming exhibit for the fall and is looking for artists to put a new spin on the famous art movements of the past.

Calling all ARTISTS: Your challenge is to research the works and artistic style of one of the great Master’s and make it your own through the creation of a new art piece to be exhibited in the MET show. Along with the display of your artwork will be a brief report covering details about your artist’s life and their inspirations.

Task: In groups of 3 or 4 choose an artist from the following list and search through the provided sources to find background information about their lives and contributions to the world of art. Click on the names to view information about the individuals and also search using the resources page to find out more about each artist: Pablo PicassoGeorgia O’Keefe Vincent Van GoghHenri Matisse Jackson PollockClaude Monet

Process: The Written Report WITHIN YOUR WRITTEN REPORT INCLUDE : A brief biography of your artist (one page): (Date of Birth, Where they lived, any childhood information that impacted their art, education, etc.) Characteristics of their artistic style and process (two to three pages): What art movements were they a part of? What types of materials did they use? What was their subject? (landscapes, portraits, abstract, etc.) What is unique about how they created their work? Where did they get their inspiration?

Process: Creating the Artwork Using the research information gathered about your artist’s style and focus, create your own personal art piece that represents their working process. Materials and subject should be similar to what your artist would have used.

Pablo Picasso Vincent Van Gogh Henri Matisse Henri Matisse The Snail 1953 Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night 1889 Pablo Picasso Three Musicians 1921 Resources Page

Georgia O’Keefe Jackson Pollock Claude Monet Georgia O’Keefe Red Poppy 1927 Jackson Pollock Number 1 (Lavender Mist) 1950 Claude Monet The Japanese Bridge 1899

Artist WebQuest Evaluation Rubric Score/DescriptionWritten ReportArt Piece 4 Paper includes complete biography of artist along with detailed description of their process, materials, and inspiration. Report is well written, free of grammatical and spelling errors. Student work represents a full understanding of the artist’s process with appropriate style, materials, and subject. Craftsmanship is high and work is complete. 3 Paper includes most of the biography information of the artist along with a description of their process, materials, and inspiration. Report has few grammar and spelling errors. Student work represents a good understanding of the artist’s process with appropriate style, materials, and subject. Craftsmanship is good and work is mostly complete. 2 Paper includes some of the biography information of the artist along with a brief description of their process, materials, and inspiration. Report has several grammar and spelling errors. Student work represents some understanding of the artist’s process with appropriate style, materials, and subject. Craftsmanship is ok and work is not fully complete. 1 Paper includes minimal to no biography information of the artist along with a minimal description of their process, materials, and inspiration. Report has frequent grammar and spelling errors. Student work represents minimal understanding of the artist’s process not always representing appropriate style, materials, and subject. Craftsmanship is minimal and work is incomplete.

You have completed all of the requirements and the Metropolitan Museum of Art has selected your work to be exhibited! Please prepare your piece and finalize your report for the opening on September 25th. Congratulations!