Signposts to Freedom

Quilt Codes in the Underground Railroad,

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Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will use Visual Art term … symbol, demonstrate knowledge of Foundation Language of Art…+

North Star This signal was

often used in conjunction with the

song, “Follow the Drinking Gourd”, refers to the Big

Dipper constellation. Two of the Big

Dipper’s points lead to the North Star.

A signal with two

messages--one to

prepare to escape and

the other to follow the

North Star to freedom in Canada. (North)

http://home2.fvcc.edu/~cgreig/final/blocks.html

http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/gem-projects/hm/0203-1-20-follow/music/the%20weavers%20-%20Follow%20the%20Drinking%20Gourd.mp3

Monkey Wrench

A signal to gather all the tools

required for the fleeing slave’s

journey, meaning the physical tools,

as well as the mental & spiritual

ones.

Flying Geese

A signal to follow the direction of the flying geese as they migrated north in the spring. Most slaves escaped during the spring; along the way, the flying geese could be used as a guide to find water, food and places to rest.

Sailboat

A signal that either a body of water was nearby or that boats

were available.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGgMiLnd5PE&NR=1

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Name each quilt code

and tell what it means.

(neededfor successful Assignments!)

• Analogous• Monochromatic• Warm Colors• Cool Colors• Complimentary• Intermediate Colors• Secondary Colors• Tertiary Colors

Analogousa group of colors side by side on color wheel – at least 3 make a group; use 4.

NEIGHBORS

http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/color.idioms.html

MonochromaticA group of colors featuring various darker shades, grayer tones and paler tints of the main color may be included in the palette.

The one color is often paired with white or another neutral.

Lights&

darks

TONES?

• http://artinspired.pbworks.com/w/page/13819732/Value-and-Tone Tone = Value

• When mixing pigments, paints, etc. -add a compliment to mute hues. (Make duller – neutralize it)

• When creating compositions, add compliments for high contrast, to draw attention to something, to create excitement or visual interest.

What are Values (tones)?1. The amount of ____or _____ in a hue or a neutral

color.

2. Where can you find examples of values in everyday life?

3. What colors do you think constitute (make up) neutral colors?

http://www.fashiongets.com/What_Are_the_Neutral_Colors

http://www.fashiongets.com/What_Are_the_Neutral_Colors NOTE: PURPLE is not “neutral”…

What are Neutral Colors?

Neutral colors are the Earth tones; they look good with most other colors. They aren't always on a color wheel. They are beige, gray, brown, white, tan, white and black. (Why is “Earth” capitalized? It’s a planet.)

Analogous

Monochromatic

Tints add which pigment? ______ Shades add which pigment? ___________

define

Pattern

Kente Cloth – Symbolic Patterns

• http://art-smart.ci.manchester.ct.us/fiber-kente/kente.html

This cloth symbolizes

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY and WARNING AGAINST

AUTOCRATIC (Top Dog) RULE

Literally means "one person does not rule a nation.“ It expresses the

Akan system of governance based on participatory democracy.

The nine squares represent MPUANKRON (nine tufts of hair) a ceremonial hair cut of some royal

functionaries who help rulers make decisions.

After the military overthrow of Nkrumah, the original significance of

MPUANKRON (participatory democracy) was applied to reflect the

prevailing political atmosphere.

Literally means "all motifs are used up."According to the elders, the designer of this cloth attempted to weave a unique cloth to please the Asantehene. In his effort he used all the motifs then known to weavers in weaving one cloth. This cloth was viewed as one of the top quality and the most prestigious of Kente cloths besides those woven exclusively for Asante Kings. (In the past it was worn by kings and people of high status and wealth.)

It symbolizes ROYALTY,

ELEGANCE, CREATIVE INGENUITY,

EXCELLENCE, WEALTH,

PERFECTION and SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Get Ready! Put Color to Message

• If you cannot download and print these designs derived from Kente cloths, then create your own designs to practice your mastery of these color concepts:

• Analogous

• Monochromatic

• Warm Colors

• Cool Colors

You’ll find more worksheets that encourage you to explore

complimentary, tertiary, intermediate, primary and

secondary colors. Create your own exercise to practice what

you know about using color intentionally.

Analogous-

WarmAnalogous-

CoolMonochromatic

WarmMonochromatic

Cool

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Neutrals: ____ __________ _______

"one person does not rule a nation."

Name: _________________ Period: _____ Grade: ____ Date: __________________List all colors you used in one column. 1

2

3

4

5

6

Extra Credit: List all colors in all columns (on back)

Color StoriesYour FavoritesMonochromatic

WarmMonochromatic

CoolAnalogous

WarmAnalogous Cool

Tints ShadesRed Blue Yellow Green Orange Violet

Red Blue Yellow Green Orange Violet

Tints =Add WHITE

Shades =Add Black

Intermediate Colors: Create example of color, name it and identify whether it is warm/cool for

__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________

Intermediate Colors: 1. Create example of color, 2. name it and identify whether it is warm/cool. (W/C)

__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________

2. Name the colors here: 3. Show their compliments and 4. name those colors here:

__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________

Create your own designs and demonstrate use of complementary intermediary colors.

Name: Period: Grade: Date:

Analogous -Warm

Analogous -Cool

Monochromatic Warm

Monochromatic Cool

This cloth imagery symbolizes ROYALTY, ELEGANCE, CREATIVE INGENUITY,

EXCELLENCE, WEALTH, PERFECTION and

SUPERIOR

CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Analogous -Warm

Analogous -Cool

Monochromatic Warm

Monochromatic Cool

Literally means "gold dust."Before the use of coins and paper as

money, gold dust, was used as a medium of exchange among the Akan peoples and was therefore considered as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

The predominant use of intricately textured patterns in yellows, orange and reds replicate the visual characteristics

of gold dust.

The cloth symbolizes WEALTH, ROYALTY,

ELEGANCE, SPIRITUAL PURITY and

HONORABLE ACHIEVEMENT.

Literally means "the extended family is a force.“

Among the Akan peoples, the extended family is the foundation of

society. Like a military force, members of the family are

collectively responsible for the material and spiritual well-being,

the physical protection and the social security of all its members.

The cloth was designed to celebrate and reinforce such

positive attributes of the extended family system.

In its many variations and background colors the cloth symbolizes STRONG FAMILY BOND, THE VALUE OF FAMILY UNITY, COLLECTIVE WORK and RESPONSIBILITY and COOPERATION.

Literally means "it has not happened before" or "it has no precedence."

According to Nana Kwasi Afranie of Bonwire, the Asantehene's chief weaver, the cloth was designed and so named by

one of the Asante Kings who was so awed by the uniqueness of the pattern that he remarked "Eyi de emmaa da" meaning,

"this one has no precedence." The cloth was therefore reserved for the exclusive

use of the King, but its use was later extended to people of high ranks.

It is a symbol of CREATIVE INGENUITY,

INNOVATION, UNIQUENESS,

PERFECTION and EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.

 

printed

Woven ?

digital

Kente Cloth from Ghana

• Woven by hand.• Alternating squares show a fishnet pattern giving

the scarf its name – Do, or "Net" in the Ewe language.

• By the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family, each strip requires considerable effort - looms are worked with both hands and feet.

• The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names - often to honor people, historical events or proverbs.

Kente cloth scarf, “Healing”

Kente Cloth Scarf, 'Healing'

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2/3/2011 - $129.00

The artist: Gobah Tengey-Seddoh

Gray derives its symbolism from ash that is used for healing and cleansing

rituals. Black represents physical aging and the spiritual maturity it brings.

2. Design 4 squares to show the following:

1 Monkey Wrench: Gathering tools for success

2 Geometric Design in Analogous Colors

3 Geometric Pattern using Monochromatic Colors

4 Highest contrast value (Black & White) design

5 A symbol from contemporary life

6 An organic shape you see everyday.

Art Project: Follow Directions1. Divide square into a grid, 9, 12 or 16

rectangular areas the same size. (Apx)

Monkey Wrench

Other areas of your “Quilt”, your choice.

Name, Period, Grade, Date REQUIRED!

neutral colors

How many of these colors can you name? (Be creative!)

Language of Color – creative!

• London Stone, Dead Salmon, Buff, Sand, Biscuit, Green Stone.

• Drab, London Clay, Mouse's Back, Pelt.

• Pigeon, Green Smoke, Tanner's Brown, Hague Blue.

• Mahogany, Off-Black, Black Blue, Pitch Black.

Color Careers

• List one color career that impacts your daily life?

• How much do color specialists make a year?

• How much do YOU spend on color specialist products each year?

Your World -

1. What are two purposes of symbols?

2. List at least five symbols you see and respond to everyday.

3. What symbols in the world today signal danger and possible death?

4. What symbols in your world signal hope?

5. Create your own symbol that means: “I’m going to have a wonderful, healthy day!”

Coming up…

• Principles of Design

• How to Talk about art (art criticism)

• Eco Art

• Community Art!

• For more “Foundation Skills” visit this site:http://artinspired.pbworks.com/w/page/13819732/Value-and-Tone