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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Chuck Close

Assignment: Look at the portrait below.  It is a self portrait of an artist.

Question: Is the self portrait below good art? What is the artist trying to say? How is it created?

1. You will need the following materials to complete this assignment: Intermediate Looking at Art Sheet, Elements and Principles Reference sheet ( These should both be in your sketchbook)

2. Get a computer. Open a word document and complete the Intermediate Looking at Art Assignment on the self portrait below.

3. Be sure to include the headings for each step and write in complete sentences.
When you are finished print a copy and hand it in.

4. Continue working on your self portrait

Self Portrait   



Biography
http://www.biography.com/people/chuck-close-9251491?page=1

http://www.theartstory.org/artist-close-chuck.htm

http://www.pacegallery.com/newyork/exhibitions/12548/chuck-close

Monday, December 15, 2014

Grade Eight : Portrait Videos

Grade Eight : Portrait of a Woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpUL4xf-uIw
What techniques and tools do you notice that the artist is using to create this portrait?