WebQuest
In the “Art” of the Beholder - A WebQuest for Grades 9 - 12
Introduction
In the digital age of technology, artwork can be discovered with just one click of the internet. Artwork is all around us, without the viewer even realizing it through newspapers, magazines, books, television, advertising and the web. It is important to understand how artwork has influenced our lives and cultures and it is also important to acknowledge an artists’ individuality.
This WebQuest will launch students into a world of digital media and various artists’ self-portraits, such as Salvador Dali, Renee Magritte, Frida Khalo, Andy Warhol, Leonora Carrington, Norman Rockwell...etc. They will give some thought to Visual Culture and the world around them to create a self-portrait inspired by the artists and artwork they choose. A Prezi presentation will be shown to introduce the task to the students.
Photoshop and internet access is required for this WebQuest.
Task
Van Gogh Inspired Self-Portrait
Norman Rockwell Inspired Self-Portrait
In this WebQuest you will look at artist’s who have created a wide range of self-portraits and learn about the appropriation in art. You will research the origin of the work of art, and answer the following questions to help you create your own self-portrait inspired by the artwork and artist that you chose.
Process
Please answer the following questions in a new Word Document.
(Don’t forget to Save and Print)
- Take a minute to look at google for examples and type in different artists for ideas and help.
*You may certainly find an artists on your own to use.
- Save your image to your file, Save as _ your last name_ORIG
- Before you start your digital self-portrait please answer the following questions about your artist.
- Who is the artist?
- What is the title of the piece?
- What year did the artist create the piece?
- What medium did the artist use?
- Why do you think the artist depicted himself the way he did in the self-portrait?
- If you could sit down with the artist what would you tell him about the piece, do you like it, what would you change, what would you do differently?
4. What is appropriation?
A. Do you think it is okay to use someone else’s artwork in your own?
B. How did you change your self-portrait to be different then the artwork that you chose?
C. Do you think appropriate is just a fancy word for copying work, or stealing work? When is appropriate acceptable, and when is it not?
- Create you own Artist-inspired Self-Portrait
A. Select the artwork you will use for your own self-portrait.
- Once you have decided on the image, use PHOTOSHOP to create your self-portrait.
- Save the image as a jpg file, on the desktop, and back it up to your own personal drive.
- Photoshop Help
Evaluation
Students will be graded on:
*Creativity
*Craftsmanship
*Technique
*Aesthetics
*Participation
Conclusion
To conclude our self-portrait project, please write a short paragraph about your work and why you chose the image and artist. You may type this on the same document you started earlier, answering the questions.
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