1. Statement Still Life Still Life as Landscape Alicia Gauger

2. Chicago Institute of Art  Period 3A on Friday  You will eat C lunch and go there directly after Period 2A.  Your Period 3A teacher must sign the pass.  It is in Shop 5  Take your Art Portfolio  Ask for suggestions  Take notes for ideas.

3. Statement Still Life Still life as…________?__________ Objective: You will analyze relationships between objects in order to create a statement still life. DRILL: 1. What are some other ideas that a still life could represent? 2. Get an iPad and open this power point on Edmodo. 3. Find a still life on the slides. 4. What is the statement? What is it saying? What could it be saying. Post it on Edmodo with your description.

4. Still Life as…

5. Vanitas symbolism  Look at what the objects mean:  Bottom of this power point and….  Other word document listed for this lesson.

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29. Vanitas Symbolism  Some of the objects found in "vanitas"paintings had a quite direct meaning, for instance the skull, which is regarded as the universal symbol of death. Some other objects were had a more subtle message and its meaning made more sense back in XVII century United Provinces (today Netherlands) than today. Sometimes the object's intended message was the contrary to what it represented. e.g. Rich vases, oriental carpets, Chinese porcelain dishes, gilded cups and other luxury objects could be interpreted as a show of ostentation and therefore something that should be avoided. Please note that scholars are still arguing about many of these "meanings". Here is a list of common objects found in "vanitas" paintings and their meaning:

30. Vanitas Symbolism  Skull: Death, this is a clear memento mori message or the transience of life, a universally recognized symbol of death.  Watch or hourglass: time is limited and is passing, therefore, use it wisely. See a typical one-handle XVII century watch at the lower right of the photo.  Books: Human knowledge and its temporary nature.  Artist’s instruments e.g. Palette, brushes, easel: Indulgence in the arts, very few could afford to be painters let alone patronize the arts.  Shell: they were normally exotic ones not commonly available in the Netherlands. They were a symbol of the vanity that comes with wealth, as these were exotic items at the time, only a very wealthy person would have one of those.

31. Vanitas Symbolism  Insects, decaying flowers: transience of life. They were inserted in paintings depicting expensive objects as a reminder that life is temporary and moral considerations deserved more attention than material things.  Broken or tipped over glassware: transience of life or life is fleeting.  Musical instruments: indulgence of the senses as a luxury. Sometimes they are present as artistic inspiration, as music would inspire artists.  Silk or velvet tablecloths: vanity, as these were expensive things. Silk being the ultimate fabric material and purple the most expensive dye, hence the Roman emperors wore purple tunics.

32. Vanitas Symbolism  Oriental rugs or carpets: These were prohibitively expensive items, carpets were placed on tables to avoid stepping on them and causing decay in their colors or integrity. They were a symbol of wealth but also a sign of pride as they were items brought into the United Provinces through trade and commerce.  Jewelry, clothes or mirrors: remember the temporary nature of beauty, wealth and wisdom. Earthly riches are temporary and therefore life should be carried out according to the modesty traditions that were in place at the time.  Mirror: a clear symbol of the vanity that should be avoided.  Jars: Stoneware or porcelain were used for water or oil, both substance sustain life at the time.

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41. Groups of 3- (Use painting to find your group.)  Go to supply closet.  Get a minimum of 10 objects.  There are other objects up here in the classroom  You will draw this still life today. I want to see how you create your composition and what the observational skills appear to be.  Create a statement still life:  Still life as…  Narrative  Landscape/ cityscape  Memory  Relationship  My life

42. Final Statement Still Life  Use 5 or more objects.  Should be from observation- in front of you.  Must make a statement- Still life as…____________________ what?  Materials of your choice.  Think about SIZE, VIEW, PLACEMENT and the rule of thirds.  Next class- plan yours.  And compositional reminders.