A word from Mondrian…
Here are the steps to help:
1) First check out what Mondrian’s Art looks like. Click HERE to view his work. Mouse over each piece of art to see what Mondrian has to say about it. Don’t forget to mark things off on your PROGRESS TRACKER!
2) Think about these questions as you look at Mondrian’s art to guide your learning:
- What shapes do you see in Mondrian’s art. What shapes don’t you see?
- Notice the lines between the shapes. Are they always the same
- What are his typical colors? What other colors are less often used? What colors would you use to make it look like Mondrian’s art?
- The two “Boogie Woogie” paintings have a different kind of line between the shapes. What do you notice about it?
- Think about combining different elements from these paintings to make your own painting. Use the Rubric to guide you.
3) Watch this Artist Instruction Video to show you how to create your piece of art and instruction sheet.
4) Make a coordinate plane on a piece graph paper. Put a scale on the x axis and y axis.
5) Draw your Mondrian-esque art on a coordinate plane. Be sure to look at the Artist Rubric below!
6) Write out step-by-step instructions for each of the shapes and lines that need to be drawn. Start by telling how to make the coordinate plane and scales. Be specific about color of the lines and shapes, and how thick to draw the lines, etc.
7) When you are done you will have:
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Your piece of art on a coordinate plane.
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Typed instructions that tell how to draw your piece of art.
When you are done, move on to the next step, Part 5: Collaboration!
Artist Rubric –
The grade from this rubric will be combined with the grade from the Final Rubric.
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4 – Expert |
3 – Practitioner |
2 – Apprentice |
1 – Novice |
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ART STYLE – SHAPES |
Looks like the style of Mondrian and includes: 5 or more quadrilaterals 3 or more dark lines. Introduces ONLY 1 new shape (that may not be like Mondrian) |
Looks like the style of Mondrian, but is missing 1 of the following: 5 or more quadrilaterals 3 or more dark lines. |
Looks like the style of Mondrian, but is missing 2 of the following: 5 or more quadrilaterals 3 or more dark lines. |
Looks like the style of Mondrian, but is missing 3 of the following: 5 or more quadrilaterals 3 or more dark lines. |
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ART STYLE – COLOR |
Artwork uses the colors that Mondrian would use. |
Artwork has one color that Mondrian would not use. |
Artwork has two colors that Mondrian would not use. |
Artwork has three or more colors that Mondrian would not use. |
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ART STYLE – ORIGINALITY |
Your artwork must: Be original (it is like Mondrian, but is not a copy of one of his pieces of art). Be drawn on a coordinate plane. Have the scale labeled. |
One of the following about your artwork is missing or has errors: Original Drawn on a coordinate plane. A labeled scale |
Two of the following about your artwork is missing or has errors: Original Drawn on a coordinate plane. A labeled scale |
All of the following about your artwork is missing or has errors: Original Drawn on a coordinate plane. A labeled scale
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DIRECTIONS – ACCURACY |
Includes instructions of how to draw your art on the coordinate plane that produces a piece of art exactly like the your original piece. |
Includes instructions of how to draw your art on the coordinate plane that produces a piece of art exactly like the your original piece with 1 exception. |
Includes instructions of how to draw your art on the coordinate plane that produces a piece of art exactly like the your original piece with 2 exceptions. |
Includes instructions of how to draw your art on the coordinate plane that produces a piece of art exactly like the your original piece with 3 or more exceptions. |
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DIRECTIONS – DIFFICULTY OF ARTWORK |
Instructions must require the artist to locate at least 20 points (ordered pairs) on the coordinate plane |
Instructions only require the artist to locate 18-19 points (ordered pairs) on the coordinate plane |
Instructions only require the artist to locate 16-17 points (ordered pairs) on the coordinate plane |
Instructions only require the artist to locate 15 or less points (ordered pairs) on the coordinate plane |
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DIRECTIONS – CLARITY |
Directions to draw a copy of your artwork are clear and easy to follow. |
Directions to draw a copy of your artwork are mostly clear and easy to follow with 1 exception. |
Directions to draw a copy of your artwork are mostly clear and easy to follow with 2 exceptions. |
Directions to draw a copy of your artwork are mostly clear and easy to follow with 3 or more exceptions. |
Rudd, December 2013