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Hundertwasser

Friedrich Hundertwasser was born in 1928 in Vienna.

He died in 2000 on his way from New Zealand to Europe on board the Queen Elizabeth 2.

Hundertwasser was a Painter, architect, ecologist and visionary.

Hundertwasser noted that there are no straight lines in nature and many of his paintings depicted spirals which he saw everywhere.

Hundertwasser often depicted trees like lollipops

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this clip is a catalogue of his work

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https://www.henrimatisse.org

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COLOUR:

Colour is the visible range of the spectrum. Colour expresses mood through its warmth, coolness, strength or weakness. Colour can be balanced, harmonious, related or opposed. Colour is described by the system of primary, secondary and tertiary. Colour is described as shades, tints and hues

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Bright, Dull, Strong, Vibrant, Light, Bold, Subtle, Vivid, Dark, Drab, Deep, Contrasting, Hue, Tint, Shade, Spectrum, Rainbow, Palette, Colour-schemes, Complementary, Warm, Cool, Rich, Pale, Soft, Hard, Intense, Pigment, Tinge, Wash, Glowing, Garish, Harsh, Crude, Limited, Loud, Clashing, Pastel, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Neutral, Balanced, Harmonious, Saturated, Opposite, Related, Clear, Pure, Muted, Brilliant, Symbolic, Decorative, Matching, Sombre, Subdued, Restrained, Graded, Faded, Varied, Monochromatic

PATTERN:

Pattern is the arrangement of similar or repeated lines, shapes, forms, tones or colours. Pattern can be regular, rhythmic, or random, symmetric or asymmetric. Pattern can be natural or human created. In repeated pattern, the basic unit is a ‘motif’.

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Decorative, Rhythmic, Applied, Repeating, Repetitive, Random, Varied, Regular, Simple, Complex, Natural, Man-made, Positive, Negative, Ornate, Bold, Subtle, Loose, Tight, Optical, Geometric, Mechanical, Organic, Tartan, Woven, Ornamental, Floral, Chequered, Polka Dot, Criss-Cross, Abstract, Spotted, Dashes, Linear, Circles, Squares, Triangles, Symbols, Squiggles, Splashes, Motifs,     Striped,     Diagonal,     Random,     Natural

TEXTURE:

Texture is the tactile quality of a surface – what it feels like. Texture can be represented in three dimensions. Texture can be represented in two dimensions creating the impression of a tactile surface.

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Fine, Smooth, Rough, Rounded, Tactile, Feel, Touch, Soft, Hard, Coarse, Shiny, Satiny, Furry, Bumpy, Rippling, Wrinkly, Crinkly, Jagged, Scaly, Silky, Hairy, Ribbed, Grooved, Notched, Woven, Raised, Ridged, Dusty, Crumbly, Abrasive, Cracked, Velvety, Silky, Spongy, Waxy, Greasy, Spiky, Fleecy, Woolly, Crumpled, Uneven, Indented, Scratched, Scraped, Ragged, Grainy, Pitted, Metallic, Slimy,  Dry,  Glassy,  Oily,   Fluffy,  Polished,   Glossy,   Blobby

In paintings, brushwork can be: Gestural, Rhythmic, Free, Messy, Controlled, Neat, Directional, Angular, Careful, Rapid, Swirling, Loose, Tight, Impasto

TONE:

Tone is the variation of shade from dark to light. Tone can be used to define shape, form, pattern and texture. Tone can create contrast.

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Light, Dark, Soft, Subtle, Strong, Contrasting, Gradual, Graded, Gradation, Sombre, Monotone, Limited, Subdued, Separate, Distinct, Indistinct, Clear, Deep, Muted, Varied, Dull, Highlight, Half-tone, Mid-tone, Shadow, Range, Even, Dramatic,   Heavy, Light-Source

MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE:

Mood and atmosphere is the ‘feeling’ given off by a painting or piece of work. Mood and atmosphere can be created by use of colours, subject matter, use of media, texture, shape and tone.

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Happy, Sad, Depressing, Lonely, Busy, Hectic, Bustling, Serious, Gloomy, Lazy, Relaxed, Comfortable, Mysterious, Scary, Bored, Movement, Lively, Stormy, Calm, Humorous, Funny, Stillness, Creepy, Desolate, Industrious, Anxious, Hushed, Dangerous, Innocent, Haunting, Cheerful, Oppressive, Cold, Warm, Dull, Dramatic, Poverty, Derelict, Suffering, Friendly, Formal, Celebration, Party, Grief, Aggressive, Angry, Cool, Exciting, Sullen, Nervous, Sleepy, Sociable, Humble, Menacing, Luxurious, Elegant, Traditional, Surreal,        Serene,       Tranquil,        Peaceful,     Majestic

SHAPE AND FORM:

Shape defines an area in a piece of two dimensional work. Shape can be produced by the application of line, tone, colour, pattern or texture. Form is three dimensional shape, or shape in space.

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Solid, Geometric, Regular, Irregular, Positive, Negative, Organic, Natural, Man-made, Hard-Edged, Distinct, Indistinct, Rounded, Circular, Oval, Triangular, Spherical, Square, Angular, Rectangular, Oblong, Oval, Cubed, Cylindrical, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Flat, Long, Tall, Deep, Wide, Narrow, Pointed, Bold, Elegant, Contour, Silhouette, Relief, Profile, Outline, Figure, Moulded, Cast, Deformed, Carved, Modelled, Built, Assembled, Clearly Defined, Distorted, Sharp, Concave, Convex, Hollow, Ellipse, Bulbous, Tubular, Twisted, Bent

create a piece of art and compare your work to a famous artist.

Colour

Colour is the visible range of the spectrum. Colour can express mood by being, warm or cool, strong or muted. Colour can be described by the system of primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Colours can consist of shades hues opposite harmonious and tints.

Wordbank :bright, dull, strong, bold, subtle, vivid, vibrant, light, dark, drab, deep, contrasting, hue, tint, shade, spectrum, rainbow, palette, colour scheme, complementary, warm, cool, rich, pale, soft, wash, loud, pastel, primary, secondary, tertiary. harmonious, opposite, muted, monochrome.

The basic colour wheel is a collection of 12 colors which include:

three primary

three secondary

three tertiary colours.

In design, selecting colour schemes for your project can sometimes be challenging. Learning the basics of the colour wheel and how colors relate to one another will help you create colour schemes that both make sense and are pleasing to the eye.

PRIMARY COLOURS: Red, Yellow, and Blue

SECONDARY COLOURS: Violet, Orange, and Green
These secondary colour hues are created by mixing equal parts of two primary colours together.
Red + Blue = Violet
Red + Yellow = Orange
Blue + Yellow = Green

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S2 Still life unit

Still Life – ellipses

Still Life click to download the document

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shoes facts click on shoe facts to download powerpoint

Impressionist Artists

How to tell them apart.

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https://www.pinterest.co.uk

http://www.tate.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/art-lab

https://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html

A game which explores a painting from the inside out. You ‘escape’ from the painting after answering ‘ Who? / What? / Where? / How? ‘ questions.

https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/kids-and-families

Includes art games like “What is it?”, activities, interviews, stories, art in the classroom, a FAQ about the museum, and more.

Cubism Word Bank

Greatest influence was Cezanne • Worked with Picasso • Impressionism; Cezanne – different

viewpoints • African Sculpture

Objectives 

• Combined several viewpoints • Forms and Planes were rearranged on the

canvas • Did not want to create the illusion of reality on a

2D surface • rejection of single viewpoint perspective • lots of preliminary sketches before final

composition was created • limited their palette to sepia and grey • Colour was not as important Form was • observer had to decipher and recreate painting • Hints of objects • monochromatic colours • harsh angles with hints of curves • flatter more transparent paint • distorted perspective • experiments with the analysis of form

Phrases • multiple planes / strong verticals • muted, monochromatic colours • abandoned traditional perspective • exploring different viewpoints

• sharp, angular shapes / cubes • limited their palette to sepia and grey • strong tonal gradations • horizontal brushstrokes • contrast of curves and sharp angles • highlight sense of form and structure • structure of cubes and planes • the use of multiple viewpoint is evident • making fun of conventional still life

Things you should research:

• Analytical cubism
• Synthetic cubism
• Cezannes and other influences influence

• Cubist arts challenged conventional forms of representation
• Cubists aim was to develop a new way of seeing which reflected the modern age
• A typical Cubist painting depicts real people, places or objects, but not from a fixed viewpoint. Instead it will show you many parts of the subject at one time, viewed from different angles, and reconstructed into a composition of planes, forms and colours. The whole idea of space is reconfigured: the front, back and sides of the subject become interchangeable elements in the design of the work.
• Cubism was invented around 1907 in Paris by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
• Cubism was the first abstract style of modern art.
• A Cubist painting ignores the traditions of perspective drawing and shows you many views of a subject at one time.
• The Cubists introduced collage into painting.
• The Cubists were influenced by art from other cultures, particularly African masks.
• There are two distinct phases of the Cubist Style: Analytical Cubism (pre 1912) and Synthetic Cubism (post 1912)
• Cubism influenced many other styles of modern art including  Futurism, Constructivism and Expressionism.

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Word Bank Art Nouveau Jewellery:

• engraved in a decorative manner
• highly decorative pieces
• the surface is decorative and ornate
• work displays true craftsmanship
• motifs
• An example of technical mastery…
• High quality tailoring was evident
• Hand finished to perfection
• Uses elegant decorative art style
• Pays particular attention to finish and detail
• sinuous lines
• elongated and curvy lines
• the whiplash line is evident and indicates Art Nouveau
• stylised shapes and forms
• Exuberant
• exotic
• emotive
• expressiveSTYLE:sinuous, elongated, curvy linesthe whiplash linevertical lines and height

  stylised flowers, leaves, roots, buds and seedpods

  the female form – in a pre-Raphaelite pose with long, flowing hair

  exotic woods, marquetry, iridescent glass, silver and semi-precious stones

  Influences:

  Arts and Crafts Movement,  Art Nouveau shared the same belief in quality goods and fine craftsmanship but was happy with mass production

  The names

  Charles Rennie Mackintosh – architect and designer of furniture and jewellery

  Alphonse Mucha – posters

  Aubrey Beardsley – book illustrations

  Louis Comfort Tiffany – lighting

  René Lalique – glass and jewellery

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