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Unit 1 An Introduction to Art
Unit 2 Imitational Drawings
Unit 3 Formal Drawings
Unit 4 Emotional Drawings
Unit 5 Special Topics in Drawing
Unit 1 An Introduction
to Art
Artlex
Online Art Dictionary
Where can you find the meaning of abbozzo, gouache, and stylus?
This Web site provides definitions of drawing terms and general
art concepts, many with full color images. Under the alphabetical
index to the left of the page, select "Drawing."
Browse the gallery of drawings and make a list of words that
are unfamiliar to you."
A
Guide to Drawing Materials and Techniques
On this site, find complete descriptions of drawing media,
both wet and dry, along with good visual examples. Read the
introduction on the value of drawings and their importance
in the history of art. Look for the quote by the Italian biographer,
Giorgio Vasari. What is he saying about drawings? Rewrite
his ideas in language that is more contemporary.
Making
Charcoal
This page provides instructions on the making of drawing charcoal
in art. The methods are adapted from a translation of a treatise
on Italian painting from 1437. Read the illustrated guide
to see how charcoal is made from twigs. Then follow the links
to explore art media and print galleries from Arkansas State
University.
The
Colored Pencil Society of America
Check out the Colored Pencil Society of America Web site,
meant to draw artists into the world of drawing with colored
pencils. The gallery selections and publications sections
will introduce you to a variety of artworks created in this
medium. Examine many examples of award winning drawings to
see just what you can create with colored pencils.
The
Characteristics of Line
The "Line" section of the Online Visual Literacy
Project takes you from a dot to a line and beyond. Check out
the line animation. Find two images in an art book, magazine,
or other visual source, one in which line is used to show
motion and one in which line is used to show structure. In
your sketchbook, experiment by switching the way line is used
to depict each image. How does the mood of the image change
when different types of lines are used?
How
Do You Look at Art?
What kind of art do you really like? Why do you like it? What
about other people? Take this self-test to learn more about
why you like the art you do, understand different ways of
looking at art and discover the points of view other people
have.
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Unit 2 Imitational Drawings
The
Art of Edward Hopper
At this Web site, discover a biography of this realist painter,
as well as a large number of paintings. The paintings are
grouped by interior scenes, street scenes, and landscapes.
Pick one painting that you like and re-draw the scene, using
imagery from your own life.
The
Art of Thomas Eakins
Examine Eakins paintings up close and read more about the
life of this American artist. Attend an event at your school
(sports, theater, or even a special lecture) and do several
drawings in your notebook that record what happened. Then
create a final work of art in the medium of your choice based
on your drawings.
Creating
Space through Linear Perspective
Want to become more skilled at creating the illusion of depth
in your drawings? This Web site from the art department at
Southern Arkansas University teaches you about the techniques
of one, two, and three point perspective for interior and
exterior scenes. Experiment in your sketchbook using the methods
described here.
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Unit 3 Formal Drawings
Drawings
at the National Museum of American Art
From the museum's home page, enter Collections and Exhibitions,
click on Browse the Collection, then scroll down to Drawings,
where you'll gain access to nearly 300 drawings by American
artists from Edwin Austin Abbey to William Zorach. Find five
drawings that emphasize design qualities over realistic or
expressive concerns. Write a short formal analysis of the
one drawing that you like best.
The
Golden Mean in Design
This site is a fascinating exploration of the use of the Golden
Mean, or Golden Section, in art, architecture, and music.
Learn about how Leonardo da Vinci and the architect Le Corbusier
made use of this ancient proportional relationship. Create
a drawing that incorporates the Golden Mean ratio. Ask yourself
why this is considered the most pleasing of all design proportions.
The
Art of Edgar Degas
Throughout his career Degas stressed the importance of careful
composition and strong drawing, even when making paintings.
You can get an up-close look at his working methods on this
site. Find a subject at home or school that you can study
for a while and create several line drawings of it. Then experiment
by adding color to your drawings.
The
Art of M.C. Escher
You can access an excellent biography of M.C. Escher and view
many examples by this fascinating artist. Look for repeating
patterns in drawings that you find on this and create a sample
page of patterns in your sketchbook. Pick one pattern and
find a way to incorporate its forms into a still life or landscape
drawing.
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Unit 4 Emotional Drawings
Drawings
at the Getty Museum
Sample the drawings collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Find a drawing on this site that exhibits expressive qualities,
read the accompanying text, and analyze what elements of art
have been emphasized by the artist. Image you are the curator
of an exhibition that includes this drawing and write a paragraph
that will help visitors better understand this artwork.
The
Art of Berthe Morisot
At this Web site, find a biography and several thumbnail images
of Morisot's artwork that can be enlarged to full screen and
examined up close. Each work of art seems to exhibit a different
emotion. Pick one and use it as the starting point to write
a poem. Then using the same work as your inspiration, draw
a related subject that reflects your own life.
Watercolors
by Winslow Homer
Don't forget that wet media such as watercolors are also used
to make drawings. This Web site presents a virtual tour through
a selection of Homer's exquisite watercolors in the collection
of the National Gallery of Art. Experiment with watercolor
by creating two drawings. In one, use lots of water. In the
other, use a drier brush. Then make a third drawing that combines
watery and dry effects as Homer does in many of his watercolors.
Jackson
Pollock: In-Depth Study Tour
Explore Jackson Pollock's painting titled "Lavender Mist."
This Web site is a resource on the artist and his working
process. Use the red arrows to navigate through the different
chapters. Scroll through "The Artist" to find two
artists who impressed Pollock when he was a young man. Can
you see their influence in his mature style? Study "The
Process" section and try making your own work of art
using Pollock's dripping, pouring, and gesturing technique.
Is it harder than you thought to get the desired effects?
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Unit 5 Special Topics in
Drawing
Art
History Time Line
A virtual time line of art and art history lets you explore
art and drawings from around the world, from Gothic European
to contemporary Japanese artworks. Choose a time period and
read about the art and artists from that time. Then click
on an artist to view the artworks being created. After investigating
some of the different periods, choose two artists who created
drawings from different periods and compare their works.
Museum
of Web Art
Unique and innovative computer art can be viewed at this Web
site showcasing a collection of cutting-edge techniques and
effects being developed by artists on the World Wide Web.
Browse through the galleries and choose your favorites. Examine
the credits to find out how the pieces were created using
computer programs and tools, and then experiment with your
own creative digital ideas.
Animation
and Graphic Design Schools
Browse Web sites from schools that offer programs in animation,
graphic design, and fine arts. You can search for schools
all over the United States as well as 33 foreign countries.
Click on your home state and see what programs are available
in your area.
The
Comic Strip-Doorway to Art
Are comics art? This site examines this question from the
point of view of an aesthetician and an art historian. What
do you think? Gather some examples from newspapers or magazines
and organize a philosophical debate on this question with
your classmates.
What
Do You Want to Be?
Check out this site to learn about the many possibilities
for careers in the arts, including jobs you never even thought
about before. Write a description for your ideal job and determine
what you need to study in school in order to achieve your
goal. If you think you might be headed for an art-related
career, this site is for you!
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