Challenge #3
Quarantine Things
This week we are going to create art to express what has been important to us during this time of isolation.
Artist Focus: Gregg Segal
Biography
Gregg Segal studied photography and film at California Institute of the Arts (BFA) dramatic writing at New York University (MFA) and education at The University of Southern California (MA).
Segal approaches his work with the sensibility of a sociologist – using the medium to explore culture – our identity, memory, behavior, roles, beliefs, and values. His photography utilizes stark contrast and juxtaposition to engage viewers and provoke reflection. He draws on his background in writing and film to make pictures that are single frame dramas with a sense of something that has or is about to happen.
Segal’s photography has been recognized by American Photography, Communication Arts, PDN, Investigative Reporters and Editors, The New York Press Club, the Society of Publication Designers and the Magnum Photography Awards. Segal’s portraiture and photo essays have been featured in Time, Newsweek, The Independent, Le Monde, Stern, Fortune, National Geographic Adventure and Wired, among others.
"Quarantine Things"
This year has been a new experience for us all. Each of us has found things to help us through this time. Like Gregg Segal photographed different ways of life in different cultures, this week we are going to create self-portraits of what has been important to us!
I want you to surround yourself with things that have been important to you during their online learning and quarantine. Have someone in your house take a picture using a birds-eye view and send it to me! Have fun! I can not wait to see what you create!
Challenge #2!
Renaissance Challenge!
The Renaissance period? What is that?
From Darkness to Light: The Renaissance Begins
During the Middle Ages, a period that took place between the fall of ancient Rome in 476 A.D. and the beginning of the 14th century, Europeans made few advances in science and art.
Also known as the “Dark Ages,” the era is often branded as a time of war, ignorance, famine and pandemics such as the Black Death.
This time was considered a "rebirth" for art, science, and learning in Europe!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
America's favorite heroes in a half-shell were named after four renaissance artists.
Leonardo Da Vinci (one of my all-time favorites!), Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael!
There were many other artists like
Sandro Botticelli
Jean Fouquet
Francois Clouet
Hans Holbein the Younger
Albrecht Durer
Jan van Eyck
Pieter Bruegel
Hieronymus Bosch
and so many more!
OK Mrs. Woosley, What's the challenge???
This week I want you to pick a famous Renaissance Painting, Dress up with what you find around the house and recreate it!
Don't forget to take a picture and send it to me!
Find Renaissance paintings here!
You are welcome to find other famous paintings to recreate as well!
Discover and explore more about the Renaissance period!
Challenge #1!
Found object Color Wheel!
This is open to all grade levels! Take a picture and share with me what you create!
Videos, Books, and other information about the color wheel!
Color Wheel Information
Make your own!
Challenge!
Find objects around your house and create your own unique color wheel!
Take a picture then share it with me!
Watch this video to learn how to create your own color wheel!
