AgendaGreek Art DiscussionIntroduce Research Portion of Greek projectStart Greek Project Research OR Finish sarcophagus; rubric; reflection; accession certificateNOTE: If you choose to work on your sarcophagus; it would be a good idea to complete the Greek research at home tonight. Use the blog for directionsNew due date for sarcophagus – November 15th for AC; 16th for BDNext class: Drawing human figure in action

Art of the Greek Empire: 500 B.C.E. to 300 B.C.E

What do we know about the Ancient Greek Empire?

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Civilization that excelled in architecture, poetry, drama, philosophy and logicRemembered for being intellectual and artisticPolytheistic - believed in many Gods. Centered around the 12 Olympian GodsMost Greek governments were democracies – citizens voted for themselves, had a say in running their countryArt stressed harmony (all parts working together), order (everything organized in an appropriate place) and balance

Ideal beauty was the main theme of Greek Art

Ideal Beauty

What do you think ideal beauty was to the Greeks?What kind of subject matter (the topic being shown in a work of art) would show ideal beauty?Who do you think exemplified ideal beauty in Greek art?

Art of the Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.POTTERY AND PAINTING: Vase and urn paintingTell stories of Greek Gods and Heroes of mythsStory reads around the vase, almost like a comicMost vases and urns were functional: used for holding food, water, cosmetics, oil and perfume

Art of the Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.POTTERY AND PAINTING: Time period the vase was made determined by the method the artist used to paint on the picturesDid not use symbolism like the Egyptians, instead created imagery to please the eye with ideal beauty – particularly beautiful people in athletic or leisure activities with Greek motifs in a bold, graphic style

Greek Vase Styles

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.SCULPTURE: realistic marble statues, painted over- with colored paints- Invented the use of nudity in art- Ideal proportions in statues: symbolize perfection of body and mind the Greeks worked towards possessing-First to create sculptures that look like they are moving and have emotion - not just standing still and unnatural

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Which one is Egyptian? Which one is Greek? WHY? Which follows the law of frontality? Why one shows dynamic movement?

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Discus Thrower, Bronze, 450 B.C.E

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.ARCHITECTURE: Known for temples and monuments dedicated to their gods and goddesses Greek architecture influenced every Western culture’s architecture to follow (Roman, Medieval European, Italian, English, French, American, etc.)

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

ARCHITECTURE: Pediments: triangular architectural element supported by columns, often filled with sculptures

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.ARCHITECTURE: Columns: vertical structural element that divides the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E -300 B.C.E.

ORDERS: organizational system for ancient Greek architecture. Three orders: Doric, Ionic, CorinthianEach order is associated with a different style of Greek architecture Columns in the orders are all composed of three pieces: capitol (top), shaft, (center); base (bottom). Everything together forms a column

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.Doric: oldest architecture: plain and simple, thick and bulky

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.Ionic:, has scrolls in capitol, a little fancier and more decorative than Doric, thin

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.Corinthian: fanciest, ornate carvings of leaves, grapes and flowers in capitol, skinny

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.Work to Know: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Column Orders

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Parthenon, Marble, 480 B.C.E

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Parthenon, Marble, 480 B.C.E

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Parthenon, Marble, 480 B.C.E

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Parthenon, Marble, 480 B.C.E

Art of Greek Empire500 B.C.E - 300 B.C.E.

Work to Know: The Parthenon, Marble, 480 B.C.E

Hands On: Greek ArtYour Task: Create a drawing of traditional Greek pottery with ancient Greek design motifs, Ancient Greek patterns and a drawing depicting a scene from Ancient Greek mythology inspired by a Greek sculpture

Materials: Sharpie marker on paperSkills Learned: How to draw human bodyConcepts: Ancient Greek design motifs; improving drawing skills; understanding Greek pottery

How Are We Going to Do This?Research a Greek myth Find a Greek sculpture that fits with your mythLearn how to draw human figures from a photographDraw your sculpture using the method we learned in classEmbellish your myth with background, other figures, etc.Add onto your vase with Ancient Greek Patterns and Motifs

Greek Research

Follow the Greek Vase Drawing and Project Directions sheet in the class binders to complete your research

Art Rx

Name this Greek Work to KnowList 2 Greek architectural elements it possesses

Agenda

How to draw human figure lessonWorktime: Greek vase or sarcophagusSarcophagus; rubric; reflection questions and accession certificate due November 15th AC; November 16th BD

Drawing the Human Figure

Common Mistakes:Focusing on the details of the figure, rather than the person underneathTelling yourself that it doesn’t look ‘right’Stopping a drawing when it isn’t looking ‘right.’ You’ll learn more by continuing to work through it #1 Tip to Drawing: DON’T TALK! Scientific fact that talking inhibits your ability to draw! Listening to soft, low music is proven to help your drawing

Getting Started: Drawing Humans

In your sketchbook – label an area as ‘Human Figure’Examine the picture to the rightWhat does it look like the person is doing? How can you tell?

Which drawing shows action? How does it show action?

Lines of Action

Horizontal and Vertical Lines imply inaction and rest

Lines of Action

Diagonal Lines (lines on an incline) indicate action or unrest

In Your Sketchbook:

Please draw lines of

inaction

Please draw lines of

action

Drawing the Human Figure: Lines of Action

Simplify the form to its most simplest – essentially just one or two lines to show how the figure is posed

Drawing the Human Figure: Forms

Simple lines to show pose of the figure

Drawing the Human Figure: Forms

Drawing the Human Figure: Stick Figure

After drawing your lines of action - imagine your body is divided up into ovals

HeadRibcagePelvis

Drawing the Human Figure: Stick Figure

A common mistake: lumping the ribcage and pelvis into one oval

Drawing the Human Figure: Stick Figure

Separating the ribcage and pelvis into two ovals is VERY IMPORTANT!

Drawing the Human Figure: Pivot Points

Using a marker; mark off the pivot points – imaginary centers of movement within the body. Connect the pivot points and ovals with lines to form your skeleton!

Drawing the Human Figure: Ovals

Let’s Practice: Line of Action

Let’s Practice: Add in head; ribcage and pelvis ovals

Let’s Practice: Add the pivot points (centers of movements)

Let’s Practice: Connect the pivot points with lines to ovals and add in hands/feet

Let’s Practice: Line of Action

Let’s Practice: Line of Action

Let’s Practice: Add head; ribcage and pelvis ovals

Let’s Practice: Add head; ribcage and pelvis ovals

Let’s Practice: Add pivot points

Let’s Practice: Add pivot points

Let’s Practice: Connect pivot points and add hands/feet ovals

Let’s Practice: Connect pivot points and add hands/feet ovals

Keep in Mind: Balance and Equilibrium

Keep in mind how the human body balances when drawing figures. Ask yourself – does this look like a person could pose this way?

Keep in Mind: Balance and Equilibrium

Try the steps on your own to draw this figure in action

Try the steps on your own to draw this figure in action

Try the steps on your own to draw this figure in action

Next Steps: Adding Weight to Figures

Adding forms such as spheres and cylinders atop your skeleton will help draw more realistic humansLet’s learn how by starting with just an arm

Practice: Arm

Draw the basic pivot points

Practice: Arm

Connect the pivot points

Practice: Arm

Add on forms to show the different pieces to the arm

Practice: Arm

Refine your drawing by using your photograph/model as a reference to make it more realisticExamine the muscle; tendon or clothing structure in detail!

Let’s Practice

We want this to be our outcomeStart with the line of actionAdd head; ribcage and pelvis ovalsAdd in pivot pointsConnect and draw hands and feet lines

Let’s Practice

Start to refine the lines by adding in shapes

Let’s Practice

Refine the drawing even more by examining the muscle structure

Project:

Refine and add in extras and detailsThis takes years of practice so don’t get frustrated! Keep trying!

Get from this to this:

Hands On: Greek ArtYour Task: Create a drawing of traditional Greek pottery with ancient Greek design motifs, Ancient Greek patterns and a drawing depicting a scene from Ancient Greek mythology inspired by a Greek sculpture

Materials: Sharpie marker on paperSkills Learned: How to draw human bodyConcepts: Ancient Greek design motifs; improving drawing skills; understanding Greek pottery

Using Your SculptureRefer to the directions in the binder from the Greek Vase Drawing Directions from #6 onwards

No shading!Just a simple contour line drawing to show the edges of formsYou may clothe your sculpture if you wish

Greek Myth Vase Paintings

Greek Myth Vase Paintings

Rest of DayFinish your myth and sculpture research – use the handout in the art binders for helpBegin drawing your story on the same paper you researched on then show me before you go onto the next stepWork on sarcophagus if you choose – note that this puts you behind for the Greek project!

Art Rx

What is the name of this particular order of Greek Column? Doric; Ionic or Corinthian? What visual clues in the picture helped you arrive at your answer?

Art RX

Explain the Ancient Greek idea of ideal beauty and its impact on Greek sculpture.

Art RX

Explain the stylistic differences between Egyptian sculptures and Ancient Greek sculptures.