Course Work for 20th Century American Art

America in the Age of Confidence 1900-1919

1. Gilded Age Reading and Questions. Directions: read and answer questions that are in the unit's slides.
2. Lewis Hine Photos on Child Labor. Directions: view the video from the link list, answer the question: if you were in congress at the time, how would this photos influence how you crafted child labor laws?
3. Arts & Crafts reading. Directions: complete the reading and complete the attached diagram.
4. Artwork Study #1. Directions: Select an artwork from this unit's slides. Choose to write a one page detailed description, or draw a detailed study of it.
5. 1900-1919 Quiz. Directions: select a principle or element of design. Describe the artworks from this unit through the lens of your principle or element.


Jazz Age 1920-1929

1. Research Project. Directions: view the slides from this unit. Select an artist that interests you. Complete the packet's questions and draw one artwork from your artist in great detail, on a large piece of drawing paper.
2. 1920-1929 Quiz. Matching artists to artworks.


America in Crisis 1930-1939

1. Artwork Study #2. Directions: Select an artwork from this unit's slides. Choose to write a one page detailed description, or draw a detailed study of it.
2. America in Crisis Reading. Directions: read and respond to questions about the American Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
3. Dorothea Lange. Directions: view video and describe (in discussion or written) what makes Ms. Lange's work unique? Address her style, choice of subject matter, use of light and composition.
4. Migrant Mother Tiled Mural. Draw one section of Dorothea Lange's photo: Migrant Mother
5. 1930-1939 Quiz. Matching artist to artworks, fill in the blank, and short answer.


War and Its Aftermath 1940-1949

1. Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms. Directions: update each of the four posters for 2009.
2. Notes on the Artwork. Directions: view the artwork for the unit, write down 5 things that you found interesting.
3. Artwork Study #3. Directions: Select an artwork from this unit's slides. Choose to write a one page detailed description, or draw a detailed study of it.
4. 1940-1949 Quiz. Matching artist and titles to artworks, matching themes to artworks, and short answer.



America Takes Command 1950-1960

1. Abstract Expressionism Reading. Directions: read your selection and write a summery.
2. Erased de Kooning Opinion. Directions: view the video, find the link on the right. Write a response to the question, which interpretation of this artwork do you agree with? Is it art?
3. Thomas & Krasner Reading. Directions: read the interview and answer the attached questions.



Redefining the American Dream 1950-1960

1. Artist Research. Directions: select an artist from the unit. Research what you can about the artist, the style of their work, and the artwork from our unit. Write one page or present to the class.

Art History Lecture Slides

In case you missed a day, here are the links to the slides I show in class.

War and Its Aftermath 1940-1949

America in Crisis 1930-1939


Jazz Age America 1920-1929

America in the Age of Confidence 1900-1929

Origami Reflection

In the comments, please answer ONE of the questions below. Answer the question before Friday the 14th. Comments will be moderated by yours truly. Comments must be 1) on topic 2) not mean 3) in formal English.


1. What is one thing you wish you knew before you started this project?
2. What is one tip you would give to someone starting this project?
3. What is one thing that you are happy with how your project turned out?

-Rachel

p.s. Include your NAME in your comment.

Fused Plastic

To Do List:

Make a fused plastic triptych
Make a small purse or checkbook cover






:::::::See directions in the FOR THE CURIOUS link list::::::::::::

Weaving

TO DO LIST

1. Brain Storm (5 points)
2. Weaving (30 points)


Brain Storm: Check out the weaving link. Draw three ideas (including colors) of your weaving. Turn this in for points.

Weaving: Either on the branch, or loom. See me for a loom. Your weaving should have a pattern and a color scheme. You do not have to weave with yarn. You could use cloth strips, electrical cords, plants, beads, etc.

Embroidery

To Do List:

1. Practice 5 different embroidery stitches (5 pts)
2. Final project (30 pts)
3. Thumbnail Sketches* (6 pts)


*Thumbnail Sketches

Check out the embroidery links on the left (under "for the curious"). Find 3 embroidery artworks that catch your eye. Draw a small (1/2 the size of a dollar bill) picture of each. Don't fret about drawing skills- you won't be graded on that.

Quilt Squares

"The bed is our whole life. It is there that we are born, it is there that we love, it is there that we die." -Guy de Maupassant


Quilt Square Project

Your quilt square will be like a mini quilt.
Finished size will be 6" to 10" square.
Choose colors and shapes carefully.
No "raw" edges.

See my quilting patterns in class or check out the quilting link (on the right) for more ideas.



Quilting Myths Assignment

Visit this link: http://www.womenfolk.com/historyofquilts/quiltmyth.htm
Here you will find 11 myths of quilting. You will need to number a page 1-11 and FIRST guess if each myth is true or false. THEN read further to see if you were right. Place the correct answer next to your guess.



AIDS Quilt Assignment

Visit this link: http://www.aidsquilt.org/
Read about the project, check out the photos.
Write down 1) a one paragraph summery and 2) at least 2 sentences of your response.


To Do List

Quilt Square (30 pts)
Quilting Myths (11 pts)
AIDS Quilt (5pts)

Further Reading
•The Uncommon Quilter: Small Art Quilts Created with Paper, Plastic, Fiber, and Surface Design By Jeanne Williamson
•The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting By Laura Ehrlich
•Soft Covers for Hard Times: Quiltmaking & the Great Depression By Merikay Waldvogel