1. Gustav Klimt Painter (1862–1918)

2. Essential Questions???? How will you create a mixed media portrait
inspired by Gustav Klimt’s work “Baby Cradle”?
How have artist created portraits in the past
and how is it similar Or different from how
artists create portraits today?

4. Facts about Gustav Klimt:
Gustav Klimt was born on 14th July 1862 in Baumgarten, Austria.
His mother wanted to be a musical performer (but never fulfilled her dream) and his father was an engraver of gold.
Gustav was a talented artist from a young age. He attended the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts and he received a formal training in traditional artistic techniques and methods.
In 1877 he formed an artistic team with his brother, Ernst Klimt, and their friend, Franz Matsch. They received several commissions and painted murals in one of Vienna’s museums.
In the 1880s, Kilmt became well-known for his mural painting. He even received the Golden Order of Merit from the Austrian Emperor for his murals in the Burgtheater, Vienna.
Gustav’s brother, Ernst, and father both died in This brought about a change in Gustav’s artistic style.
Gustav Klimt never painted a self-portrait

5. Portrait of Adele Bloch- Bauer II
Compare and Contrast:
Portrait of Adele Bloch- Bauer II
“The Kiss”

6. BABY CRADLE INSPIRED DRAWING
Criteria Checklist:
BABY CRADLE INSPIRED DRAWING
At least one person wrapped in a quilt
Quilt made with organic LINES
Each quilt square will need a PATTERN
Repeat pattern at least once (UNITY)
Title work, sign, and date
Use four to five COLORS to create UNITY
Mixed Media piece (crayon, marker, yarn)

7. Proportion-Scale and proportion in art are both concerned with size
Proportion-Scale and proportion in art are both concerned with size. Scale refers to the size of an object (a whole) in relationship to another object (another whole).

8. Unity is the relationship among the elements of a visual that helps all the elements function together. Unity gives a sense of oneness to a visual image.

9. Mixed Media- using more than one medium to compose your work

10. Resources:
Brain Pop = portraiture
Power Point created by Mrs. Gaut