What Will I Learn In 2D Art?
Unit: Realism
3 Aesthetic Theories:
Imitationalism
Formalism
Emotionalism
Frida Kahlo Self Portrait with Hummingbird and Thorn Necklace 1940
Jacob Lawrence Self Portrait 1977
Judith Leyster Self Portrait 1630
I can apply the visual
vocabulary of the
elements of art and
principles of design to
respond to a work of art:
Elements of Art:
Line
Shape
Color
Texture
Form
Space
Presenting/Aesthetics:
Interpreting and sharing artistic
work
I can select, analyze, and interpret artistic work
for presentation.
I can develop and refine artistic techniques and
work for presentation.
I can convey meaning through the presentation
of artistic work.
Creating:
Conceiving and developing
new artistic ideas and work
Realistic two-dimensional
artwork:
Self-portrait
Observational drawingcontour line
Connect/Context/Art History:
I can connect and relate knowledge and personal experiences to making art.
I can relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to
deepen understanding.
Principles of Design:
Balance
Emphasis
Student Learning:
Rhythm
I can accurately draw facial proportions.
Contrast
I can analyze works of art based on Imitationalist properties.
Harmony
Variety
Vocabulary/Concepts:
Unity
Responding /
3 Aesthetic Theories
Movement
Art Criticism:
Realism
Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning
Facial Proportions
I can perceive and analyze artistic work.
Symbolism
I can interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
I can apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Unity
I can write an art criticism of a Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait using description,
Repetition
analysis, interpretation, and judgement.
Pattern
Value