Greek Frontal Based Art Project

Fine Arts IL State Goal Addressed: 27.B.4a Analyze and classify the distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary art works by style, period and culture.

Student Name: _______________________ Topic: _______________________

Instructions: Select an appropriate idea to help illustrate your finished research webpage. Check http://www.gallimauphry.com/greek/red_figure.html for examples and more information. Research other examples before beginning.

 

Parts

Attributes

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Colors

·         Colors limited to burnt sienna/terra cotta, black, white accents, possible of purple accent

          

Content

·         Picture appropriate for webpage and subject matter of webpage

          

Details

·         Details rendered carefully

         

General Format

·         Red background for black-figure/ black background for red-figure

·         Baseline(s) established and create bottom borders for the action

·         All portions outlined in black ink

          

Size

·         Finished figures are at least 7 inches in height

·         Drawing on 8-1/2” X 11” portrait view white paper

          

Greek Canon Shown

·         Figures are 6-7 heads high in Greek style

·         Faces rendered in side view

·         Eye directly toward viewer

          

Language

·         Names of the individual float beside figure

          

Meets purpose

·         Shows synthesis of the principles of Greek frontal based art (approx. 500 BCE)

·         Understanding of basic principles evident

          

Meets due date

·         Turned in on time

          

In the box marked X, check to make sure you have done what the box says.

© 2003, David Claudon