R U B B I S H D RAW I N G 9 - 1 2 T H G RA D E S

CURRENT EVENT

VOCABULARY1. Abstract: A style of art that is not realistic. Unusual lines, colors,

and shapes make the subject look unrealistic. It is often characterized by the use of geometric lines and shapes and bold, bright colors.

2. Composition: An arrangement of the elements of art using the principles of art to express the artist’s idea.

3. Contrast: The effect of showing the difference between two unlike things, such as a dark color and a light color.

4. Neutrals: A word used for black, white, and tints and shades of gray.

5. Realism: Art style which renders life in a life-like way.

CUBISTS DISCUSS INSTRUMENTALIST ARTPABLO PICASSO

Picasso's sketch of a hand holding a hammer/sickle,

on a copy of Paris-Soir

GuernicaPablo Picasso

Paris, 1 May – 4 June 1937138” x 306”

Oil on canvas   

INSTRUMENTALIST ART = RELIGIOUS ARTBAROQUE STYLE

(Looking for high contrast)

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio “St Peter and the Angel” 1602116” × 77”Oil on canvas

LET’S BEGINCURRENT EVENT RUBBISH DRAWING

OBJECTIVES

• Complete a drawing using newspaper as the object in an interesting state, ready for discard. • Create using either abstracted or realistic drawing

style, in neutrals, place object in context, and illustrate using high contrast (chiaroscuro). • Arrange composition using the elements and

principles of design for meaningful effect. • Write paragraph connecting art history influences

with art produced: use four of five vocabulary words.

19 x 25” drawing paperDrawing pencilsGraphite sticksConte: neutralsNewspapers Student Art Journals

MATERIALS

CREATE THE PERFECT WAD

DEPENDING ON YOUR SET-UP, MAKE SURE IT IS SECURE

Tape

BASIC COMPOSITION STAGE: ABSTRACT OR REALISTIC

BEGIN ADDING NEUTRALS:GRAPHITE OR CONTE

CONTINUE ADDINGAND BLENDING NEUTRALS

WORK UNTIL YOU FEEL THAT YOUR COMPOSITION IS COMPLETE