Objectives
were added last, emphasizing
Students will:
brushstrokes and texture.
compose a photo using local •
architecture with two-point
Reflection
perspective;
Students enjoyed creating
create a composition that •
artwork with subject matter
emphasizes form, texture, and
that was meaningful to them.
color from this photo;
were reminded to create three-
dimensional forms by emphasizing
lights and shadows.
Art History
The paintings were a hit at
the semester art show as rela-
tives and friends immediately
recognized the unique architecture of
their city.
Debra Lott is art department chair at
Assumption High School in Louisville,
Kentucky. b.lott@insightbb.com
understand historical architec- •
tural styles;
understand and practice tradi- •
tional painting technique;
understand Impressionist and •
Post-Impressionist styles.
Materials
Three of van Gogh’s paintings are
digital images taken by students •
excellent inspiration for this assign-
Students differentiate among a variety
image manipulation software •
ment: Cafe Terrace on the Place du
of historical and cultural contexts in
18 x 24" black foam boards •
Forum, Vincent’s House in Arles (The terms of characteristics and purposes
white colored pencils •
Yellow House), and The Courtyard of of works of art.
the Hospital at Arles.
acrylic paint •
slow-dry medium •
Method
brushes •
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Paint was applied in the traditional
Impressionist or Post-Impression- •
manner by painting the darkest values
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ist posters or PowerPoint presen-
first and gradually applying medium
tation with cities or buildings
