Day 1: Draw it
15 minute sketch of "Hand with Reflecting Sphere"
Day 2: Write it
-Artist: M.C. Escher
-Nationality: Netherlands (Dutch)
-Modern Art (Mathematically inspired)
-Known for pencil drawings and printmaking
-Uses illusions to create art of impossible buildings, infinite places, and tessellations.
15 minute sketch of "Hand with Reflecting Sphere"
Day 2: Write it
-Artist: M.C. Escher
-Nationality: Netherlands (Dutch)
-Modern Art (Mathematically inspired)
-Known for pencil drawings and printmaking
-Uses illusions to create art of impossible buildings, infinite places, and tessellations.
Day 3: Creative Drawing
Draw a tessellation following the directions below. After filling at least half a page with your shape - turn it into something and add color. Notecards are on the front table.
Draw a tessellation following the directions below. After filling at least half a page with your shape - turn it into something and add color. Notecards are on the front table.
Day 4: Critical Writing
Composition: What is the main point of focus? Which part of the work draws your eye the most? Is it asymmetrical or symmetrical?
Value: Describe the values of the work. Are they light, dark, contrasting? Is there a full range of tone? How do you know? What emotion does the tone create? Dark, dramatic, gentle, peaceful, mysterious? Where is the light coming from? Is it consistent? Is it a single light source? What effect does this have?
Day 5: Quiz
Check Exittix for a link to your quiz on M.C. Escher's work.
Composition: What is the main point of focus? Which part of the work draws your eye the most? Is it asymmetrical or symmetrical?
Value: Describe the values of the work. Are they light, dark, contrasting? Is there a full range of tone? How do you know? What emotion does the tone create? Dark, dramatic, gentle, peaceful, mysterious? Where is the light coming from? Is it consistent? Is it a single light source? What effect does this have?
Day 5: Quiz
Check Exittix for a link to your quiz on M.C. Escher's work.