PICASSO WHAT IF PICASSO HAD PAINTED A MODERN DAY SUPER HERO?

PICASSO WHAT IF PICASSO HAD PAINTED A MODERN DAY SUPER HERO?

WHO WAS PABLO PICASSO? Spanish expatriate* Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, as well as the co-creator of Cubism. Born in October 25, 1881 he was considered to be radical in his work. In Cubist paintings, objects are broken apart and reassembled in an abstracted form, highlighting their composite geometric shapes and depicting them from multiple, simultaneous viewpoints in order to create physics-defying, collage-like effects. *expatriate means a person who lives outside their native country.

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CUBISM CHARACTERISTICS Breaks down a picture into it s geometric shapes: cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone. Transforms 2D objects into a optical illusion that appears to be in 3D by providing multiple points of view. Traditionally uses a monochromatic scale*, dominated by grays and browns. However, more modern cubist art uses a wider range of colours. The finished work of art is considered abstract*. *monochromatic scales are created from a single base colour and extended using its shades and tints. Tints are created by adding white and shades are created by adding grey or black. *abstract means the use of shapes, forms, colours and lines to create a piece of art which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.

CUBIST EXAMPLES

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLES

SUCCESS CRITERIA You must choose a comic superhero to depict in cubist form. Your artwork needs to show your character from at least the chest up. The superhero must take up 75% of the page. You must use full colour in your artwork, and you must choose either a monochromatic scale or use the more modern colour scale of your superhero. Show your understanding of cubism (ie. multiple viewpoints, geometric shapes, etc.). You must unify your background with your subject. This means that your background is related to your choice of superhero (ie. The Joker s background is laughter, Thor s background is lightning). You will be given 4 classes to work on this.

Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Artistic Technique: Cubism Very little to no attempt has been made to apply colour in a manner that is consistent with Picasso s cubist style. Student poorly uses multiple viewpoints or geometric shapes. An attempt has been made to apply colours in a manner that is consistent with Picasso s cubist style. Student uses multiple viewpoints OR geometric shapes somewhat well. Colours are applied in a manner that is reasonably consistent with Picasso s cubist technique. Student uses multiple viewpoints and geometric shapes somewhat well. Colours are applied in a manner very consistent with Picasso s cubist technique. Student excellently uses multiple viewpoints and geometric shapes. Colour Choice Choice and application of colour shows limited knowledge of colour relationships. Colours are not appropriate for the idea being expressed. The background colours are not unified with the subject. Choice and application of colour shows basic knowledge of colour relationships. Colours are barely appropriate for the idea being expressed. The background colours are not necessarily unified with the subject. Choice and application of colour shows satisfactory knowledge of colour relationships. Colours are appropriate for the idea being expressed. The background colours are unified with the subject somewhat well. Choice and application of colour shows an advanced knowledge of colour relationships. Colour choice enhances the idea being expressed. The background colours are excellently unified with the subject. Design Very little to no attempt has been made and/or student does not appear to be able to apply the elements and design principles. Student attempts to apply the elements and design and the overall result is somewhat successful. Student applies the elements and design principles with good skill. Spacing on the canvas is used appropriately. Student applies the elements and design with great skill and effectiveness. Student uses entire canvas appropriately. Use of Medium (Pastel, Paint, Coloured Pencil) There is no control of their medium application. The white areas show lack of attention and care, which takes away from the piece. There are many stray marks or smudges. Control of their medium application is somewhat lacking. There are evident white areas that show lack of attention and care. There are some stray marks or smudges. Their medium is applied in a careful, logical manner. Colours remain sharp and texture is evident. No stray marks or smudges. Application of their medium is preplanned and done in a logical, sequential manner (background, subject, fine details and touch-ups). No stray marks or smudges. Creativity No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source. Technique is evident, but aspects of their artwork is taken from another source. There is some evidence of creativity. Technique is applied with originality and effectiveness within artwork. Creative expression is evident. Technique is applied in a way that is totally unique to artwork. Student s creativity, personality and originality is obvious.