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Picasso Faces
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Picasso
Faces
by Jeannette Smith Anthos
J. H. House Elementary - GA, United States
for grade level » Elementary |
5th grade students learned and discussed the
artwork of Abstract artist Pablo Picasso. The students created a
collage of Abstract and/or Cubistic Faces emulating Picasso’s
style. The main objective was to let our imagination run wild
with the many possibilities. We looked at Picasso’s painting
“Girl Before a Mirror” for inspiration.
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12”x18” white drawing paper
pencil
Black Sharpie Markers
Oil pastels
**Before we created our image, we looked at Picasso’s painting
“Girl before a Mirror”. We described the various things we
saw (lines, shapes, colors, etc.), and we discussed what we
thought the painting was supposed to be about. Some students
speculating that perhaps the woman in the mirror looks different
because she sees how she looks on the inside. Wow! They got deep
with it! --The students didn’t find out the name of the
painting until after the discussion.
- We started by turning our
paper horizontal and drawing a face shape (using pencil) in
the middle of our paper. It was emphasized that the face can
be ANY shape; it doesn’t HAVE to be oval.
- The students had to draw a
“profile” line going down the middle of the face,
thereby making the face look like it was actually 2 faces-a
profile view, and a front view.
- The students then added facial
characteristics, eyes, extra nose, mouths, emphasizing the
use of SHAPES, and really putting their imagination to the
test. They could add one ear, two, or none. It was totally
up to them.
- To tie our composition
together, the last part was to draw hair. It was specified
that the hair must lead from one side of the paper to
another. By this I mean the hair had to connect to each
head, thereby making the composition flow. We discussed the
various types of lines that could be used to make hair
- We traced our entire drawing
using Black Sharpie.
- We traced our entire drawing
using Black Sharpie.
- We then outlined our drawing
in Black oil pastel, to make it stand out more.
What do you see? What kinds of shapes are there? What kinds of
colors are used? What do you think this painting is supposed to
be about? Why do you think Picasso painted this way?
Picasso's
"Girl Before a Mirror"
A Quick entry in their art portfolio (they bring to art class
each week) about their "Picasso Experience." How did
it make them feel/ Did they like drawing like this? Basically a
brief reflection on what they had created.
Elements: color, line, shape
Principles: repetition, rhythm, unity
Art History: abstract, Cubism, Pablo Picasso
1-E (5 - 8) Students select media, techniques, and
processes; analyze what makes them effective or not effective in
communicating ideas; and reflect upon the effectiveness of their
choices
1-G (9 - 12) Students apply media, techniques, and
processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity
that their intentions are carried out in their artworks
4-D (5 - 8) Students know and compare the characteristics
of artworks in various eras and cultures
5-E (5 - 8) Students analyze contemporary and historic
meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic
inquiry
5-F (5 - 8) Students describe and compare a variety of
individual responses to their own artworks and to artworks from
various eras and cultures
- Did students successfully show multiple
views of the face - in the style of Picasso? Did they show
emotions?
- Did students effectively use the
elements and principles of design to create a strong
composition of three faces? Does the composition show unity?
- Did students gain and understanding of
the work of Pablo Picasso?
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