Overview
Pick 1 out of the 4 topics and discuss the topic.
Topic -01 Discuss the role of drawing from observation in Vincent van Gogh’s "Old Man with His Head in His Hands."
Key things to discuss.
- what element of design was used to produce the design
- Interpret the mood and energy of the design
- Did he have some difficulties? If so, discuss what it was.
- Describe how artists use drawing as an important tool for recording
Topic -02 Using Pablo Picasso’s sketches for Guernica, discuss the artist’s thoughts about recording different stages of the creative process.
Key things to discuss.
- Discuss Picasso's techniques on creating this design.
- Why did Picasso saw drawing as being valuable when developing a complex design.
- Interpret the meaning of the design.
Topic -03 Describe the drawing techniques Vija Celmins uses to create Web #5.
Key things to discuss.
- Discuss What medium Celmins use to create tonal gradations of gray.
- Discuss by using black marks, the remaining white portions mimic what form.
- Discuss drawing tools and techniques used with dry and liquid media.
Topic -04 Compare and contrast Hokusai’s Tuning the Samisen and Rembrandt van Rijn’s Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well. Discuss how cultural differences affected their execution.
Key things to discuss.
- Discuss What medium and tools where used by both Hokusai and Rembrandt
- Discuss the different techniques that where use to create the designs by both Hokusai and Rembrandt
- Discuss drawing tools and techniques used with dry and liquid media.
Please respond in short paragraphs. --no one-sentence answers.