Art in FocusChapter 20:
Rococo ArtAdditional Studio ProjectsSTILL-LIFE CHALK DRAWINGUsing colored chalk, complete a drawing showing a close-up view of a selected portion of a still-life composition. This drawing should include gradations of value to emphasize three-dimensional forms. It should also contain at least three different examples of simulated texture.
INSPIRATIONCompare the Rococo painting style of Watteau (Figure 20.4) with the style of Chardin (Figures 20.6). How do these styles differ? Which artist's works do you think would be most appreciated by an art critic favoring the theory of imitationalism? What has that artist done to make his works look so lifelike?
WHAT YOU WILL NEED- Poster board, cardboard, or heavy paper, about 6 × 6 inches
- Scissors, ruler, and pencil
- Neutral-tone construction paper, 18 × 24 inches
- White chalk and colored chalk (pastels)
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Working with other members of your class, set up a still-life arrangement of common everyday objects.
- Make a simple “viewfinder” by cutting the poster board, cardboard, or paper into two L[in sans serif] shapes, as shown. By manipulating the viewfinder, you will be able to alter the views of the still-life arrangement. You may find that a close-up view of a small portion of the still life is more appealing than a view that includes all the objects.
- Using the large sheet of neutral-tone construction paper and white chalk, draw the view that you find most pleasing when looking through the viewfinder.
- Complete your drawing using colored chalk. First, apply base colors, then change the values by carefully blending in white and dark chalk where needed. Add textures and the darkest shading last.
- Exhibit your drawing in class along with those made by other students.
EVALUATING YOUR WORKDescribe Are the still-life objects in your drawing easily recognized even if they are not shown completely?
Analyze Did you use gradations of value to emphasize the three- dimensional forms of still-life objects? Does your drawing show at least three different examples of simulated texture?
Interpret Do you feel that your picture provides an interesting close-up view of the still life?
Judge Would an art critic favoring the theory of imitationalism be pleased with your drawing? What feature of your drawing do you think such a critic would appreciate most? |  |
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