painting WEBSITES (IN PROGRESS)

1 Physical media

2 Techniques

3 Artists

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Visit these web sites for a better understanding of

1) THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF PAINT AND PIGMENT

a. Choose the pigment: AZURITE

b. Read about OVERVIEW, HISTORY OF USE, and MAKING THE PIGMENT

2) BRUSHSTROKES: THE PAINTER'S TOUCH

(Use the MATC FILMS ON DEMAND instructions in the left hand menu if needed)

Go to...

MATC home page

Library

Films On Demand

LOG IN (user name (full email address) and password)

Search the name of the film

(Example: Brushstrokes The Painter's Touch

The prominence of brushstrokes in a painting varies from nonexistent to dramatic according to the style and technique of the artist.

a. Watch the beginnings of all clips 2-7

2. Characteristics of Paint (03:19)

3. Refining Brush Technique (04:57)

4. Realism or Expression (05:13)

5. Monet and Renoir (02:57)

6. Impressionists (02:39)

7. Contemporary Painting Techniques (03:11)

b. Choose ONE VIDEO CLIP with which you find some connection, and watch the entire clip, then summarize in your opinion post

3) THE SOCIO-POLITICAL ASPECTS OF BEING A PAINTER IN THE 20TH CENTURY NEW YORK ART SCENE

Browse the ENTIRE site to get an impression of the roles of race, class and the value of art.

In this case, think about how art might be valued when it is ‘on the street’ compared to ‘in a gallery’ in New York during the 1980’s.

http://www.basquiat.com/artist.htm

b. Go to Section 02 The Artist's Life.

Choose something from the timeline on the right in Basquiat's life that occured between 1960 and 1988

by placing your mouse over the dots between the vertical list of dates.

In the Opinion post area, describe why you find it to be compelling, intriguing, disturbing, enriching or ___?

c. Go to the Home page.

Notice the images of Basquiat's work located on the left.

Choose one of Basquiat's works and

in the Opinion area, you will be asked to describe it based on color scheme, line or overall energy.

Then you will also explore your reaction to the work.