1. Signposts to Freedom Symbols African American Heritage Month
Quilt Codes in the
Underground Railroad,
African Valentine’s products from Ghana,
Studio Project to start TODAY!
1.2 Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark), and space in works of art. Identify and discriminate between types of shape (geometric and organic), colors (primary, secondary, complementary, intermediates, neutrals, tints, tones, shades, and values), lines (characteristics, quality),
Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art form an historical and cultural perspective. 2.1 Recognize and describe the cultural and ethnic traditions which have influenced the visual arts including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian traditions Identify and be familiar with range of art works, identifying artist, culture and style from an historical context.
Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will use Visual Art term … symbol, demonstrate knowledge of Foundation Language of Art…+
Create!

2. North Star What KIND of design? 1 2 A signal with two messages--one to
This signal was often used in conjunction with the song, “Follow the Drinking Gourd”, refers to the Big Dipper constellation. Two of the Big Dipper’s points lead to the North Star.
What KIND
of design?
A signal with two
messages--one to
prepare to escape and
the other to follow the
North Star to freedom in Canada. (North) 1 2
North was the direction of traffic on the Underground Railroad. ½ Geometric,1/2 symmetrical.

3. The Paths to Freedom Light on the path Song
Song
The Paths to Freedom
Light on the path

4. North Star Compass
North Star

5. Monkey Wrench
A signal to gather all the tools required for the fleeing slave’s journey, meaning the physical tools, as well as the mental & spiritual ones.
Geometric AND symmetrical!
What KIND
of design?

6. Flying Geese
A signal to follow the direction of the flying geese as they migrated north in the spring. Most slaves escaped during the spring; along the way, the flying geese could be used as a guide to find water, food and places to rest.
Geometric, Symmetrical design; repetition, analogous colors, radial design

7. Sailboat What KIND of design?
A signal that either a body of water was nearby or that boats were available.
See "Wooden Ships" YouTube
to learn how to play this classic
song on guitar.
Geometric and asymmetrical

8. 1 2
Which
one is
Asymmetrical? 3 3 4

9. Name each quilt code and tell what it means.1 2
African
American
Cultural
roots...
Name each quilt code and tell what it means. 3 4

10. (needed for successful Assignments!)
Color Review
Analogous
Monochromatic
Warm Colors
Cool Colors
Complimentary
Intermediate Colors
Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors VJ
(needed for successful Assignments!)

11. Color idioms: Language Arts Web
Analogous
a group of colors side by side on color wheel – at least 3 make a group; use 4.
Color Wheel
NEIGHBORS
Color idioms: Language Arts Web

12. Monochromatic Paint Samples Tints: Values: Shades:
A group of colors featuring various darker shades, grayer tones and paler tints of the main color may be included in the palette.
The one color is often paired with white or another neutral.
Paint Samples
white added
Tints:
Values:
Lights & darks
Shades:
black added

13. TONES?
11 Steps!
Tone = Value
When mixing pigments, paints, etc. -add a compliment to mute hues. (Make duller – neutralize it)
When creating compositions, add compliments for high contrast, to draw attention to something, to create excitement or visual interest.

14. What are Values (tones)?
The amount of ____or _____ in a hue or a neutral color.
Where can you find examples of values in everyday life?
What colors do you think constitute (make up) neutral colors?
What are Neutral Colors?
Neutral colors are the Earth tones; they look good with most other colors. They aren't always on a color wheel. They are beige, gray, brown, white, tan, white and black. (Why is “Earth” capitalized? It’s a planet.)
light and dark 2. Paint department of a store, beauty shop, cosmetics counter in supermarket, drug store or superstore like Walmarts, K-Mart, etc. 3 Black
Gray
White
Ivory
Brown
Beige
ivory
NOTE: PURPLE is not “neutral”…
Videos

15. Analogous Monochromatic Tint Shade Hue
Tints add which pigment? ______ Shades add which pigment? ___________
define
Analogous
Hue
Tint Shade
Monochromatic

16. Pattern African American Slave Quilt Designs Kente Cloth Scarf
"Fishnet"
Ghana

17. Kente Cloth – Symbolic Patterns
CHECK THIS OUT, for real

18. This cloth symbolizes PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY and WARNING AGAINST AUTOCRATIC (Top Dog) RULE
Literally means "one person does not rule a nation.“ It expresses the Akan system of governance based on participatory democracy.
The nine squares represent MPUANKRON (nine tufts of hair) a ceremonial hair cut of some royal functionaries who help rulers make decisions.
After the military overthrow of Nkrumah, the original significance of MPUANKRON (participatory democracy) was applied to reflect the prevailing political atmosphere.
OBAAKOFO
MMU MAN

19. CREATIVE INGENUITY, EXCELLENCE, SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP.
Literally means "all motifs are used up."
According to the elders, the designer of this cloth attempted to weave a unique cloth to please the Asantehene. In his effort he used all the motifs then known to weavers in weaving one cloth.
This cloth was viewed as one of the top quality and the most prestigious of Kente cloths besides those woven exclusively for Asante Kings. (In the past it was worn by kings and people of high status and wealth.)
It symbolizes
ROYALTY,
ELEGANCE,
CREATIVE INGENUITY, EXCELLENCE,
WEALTH,
PERFECTION and
SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP.
Cultural insight: If you think that low slung pants are comfortable, imagine wearing hand woven wraps that ID you as noble, smart, regal, leader!
ADWINASA
What does "Wealth" mean to you?

20. Get Ready! Put Color to Message
If you cannot download and print these designs derived from Kente cloths, then create your own designs to practice your mastery of these color concepts:
Analogous
Monochromatic
Warm Colors
Cool Colors
You’ll find more worksheets that encourage you to explore complimentary, tertiary, intermediate, primary and secondary colors. Create your own exercise to practice what you know about using color intentionally.

21. "one person does not rule a nation."
Name: _________________ Period: _____ Grade: ____ Date: __________________
List all colors you used in one column. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Extra Credit: List all colors in all columns (on back)
Neutrals: ____ ____ ______ _______
OBAAKOFO
MMU MAN
"one person does not rule a nation."
Analogous- Warm
Analogous- Cool
Monochromatic Warm
Monochromatic Cool

22. Primary Colors Secondary Colors Color Stories Shades Tints
Analogous Warm
Analogous Cool
Monochromatic Cool
Monochromatic Warm
Your Favorites
Shades
Tints
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Orange
Violet
Primary
Colors
Secondary
Colors

23. Extra Credit Primary Colors Secondary Colors Shades = Add Black
Tints = Add WHITE
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Orange
Violet
Primary
Colors
Secondary
Colors
Extra
Credit
Intermediate Colors: Create example of color, name it and identify whether it is warm/cool for
__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________

24. Color Name =5 Points Each
Name: Period: Grade: Date:
Color=5 Points Each
Color Name =5 Points Each
WC=10 Points Each
Intermediate Colors: 1. Create example of color, 2. name it and identify whether it is warm/cool. (W/C)
__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________
2. Name the colors here: 3. Show their compliments and 4. name those colors here:
__________ _____________ ____________ ______________ ____________ ____________
EC-30 pts
180 pts
Create your own designs and demonstrate use of complementary intermediary colors.

25. Heritage Cloth... any color
ADWINASA
This cloth imagery symbolizes ROYALTY, ELEGANCE, CREATIVE INGENUITY, EXCELLENCE, WEALTH, PERFECTION and SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP.
Analogous - Warm
Analogous - Cool
Monochromatic Warm
Monochromatic Cool
Your Design: Any theme
represented by this
Heritage Cloth... any color
story you choose. 50 pts
Color Study

26. Analogous - Warm
Analogous - Cool
Monochromatic Warm
Monochromatic Cool

27. A Happy Mistake
I tried to move some formal designs but they weren’t saved as groups so, what you see is a deconstruction – a sure enough design concept from the 90s. Surprise jump up into the world of art today. I had fun coloring this using warm colors to contrast the blue shadows on the snow after I’d been hanging out at home for six days! I’m still saving my firewood for necessity, but recommend folks to avoid buying tiny bundles from Atwoods when you can have ricks delivered for about the price of my emergency wood pile.

28. SPIRITUAL PURITY and HONORABLE ACHIEVEMENT.
Literally means "gold dust."
Before the use of coins and paper as money, gold dust, was used as a medium of exchange among the Akan peoples and was therefore considered as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The predominant use of intricately textured patterns in yellows, orange and reds replicate the visual characteristics of gold dust.
The cloth symbolizes
WEALTH,
ROYALTY,
ELEGANCE,
SPIRITUAL PURITY and HONORABLE ACHIEVEMENT.
SIKA FUTORO

29. ABUSUA YE DOM Literally means "the extended family is a force.“
Among the Akan peoples, the extended family is the foundation of society. Like a military force, members of the family are collectively responsible for the material and spiritual well-being, the physical protection and the social security of all its members. The cloth was designed to celebrate and reinforce such positive attributes of the extended family system.
In its many variations and background colors the cloth symbolizes STRONG FAMILY BOND, THE VALUE OF FAMILY UNITY, COLLECTIVE WORK and RESPONSIBILITY and COOPERATION.
ABUSUA YE DOM

30. EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.
Literally means "it has not happened before" or "it has no precedence."
According to Nana Kwasi Afranie of Bonwire, the Asantehene's chief weaver, the cloth was designed and so named by one of the Asante Kings who was so awed by the uniqueness of the pattern that he remarked "Eyi de emmaa da" meaning, "this one has no precedence." The cloth was therefore reserved for the exclusive use of the King, but its use was later extended to people of high ranks.
It is a symbol of
CREATIVE INGENUITY,
INNOVATION,
UNIQUENESS,
PERFECTION and
EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.  
EMAA DA

31. Woven ?
More types of
SYMBOLS
digital
printed

32. Kente Cloth from Ghana Woven by hand.
Alternating squares show a fishnet pattern giving the scarf its name – Do, or "Net" in the Ewe language.
By the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family, each strip requires considerable effort - looms are worked with both hands and feet.
The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names - often to honor people, historical events or proverbs.

33. Kente cloth scarf, “Healing”

34. Kente Cloth Scarf, 'Healing'
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The artist: Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
Gray derives its symbolism from ash that is used for healing and cleansing rituals. Black represents physical aging and the spiritual maturity it brings.

35. Art Project: Follow Directions
Divide square into a grid, 9, 12 or 16 rectangular areas the same size. (Apx)
2. Design 4 squares to show the following:
1 Monkey Wrench: Gathering tools for success
Geometric Design in Analogous Colors
Geometric Pattern using Monochromatic Colors
Highest contrast value (Black & White) design
A symbol from contemporary life
An organic shape you see everyday.
Monkey Wrench
Other areas of your “Quilt”, your choice.
Name, Period, Grade, Date REQUIRED!

36. neutral colors
How many of these colors can you name? (Be creative!)

37. Language of Color – creative!
London Stone, Dead Salmon, Buff, Sand, Biscuit, Green Stone.
Drab, London Clay, Mouse's Back, Pelt.
Pigeon, Green Smoke, Tanner's Brown, Hague Blue.
Mahogany, Off-Black, Black Blue, Pitch Black.

38. Color Careers List one color career that impacts your daily life?
How much do color specialists make a year?
How much do YOU spend on color specialist products each year?

39. Your World - What are two purposes of symbols?
List at least five symbols you see and respond to everyday.
What symbols in the world today signal danger and possible death?
What symbols in your world signal hope?
Create your own symbol that means: “I’m going to have a wonderful, healthy day!”
1.A To communicate in a visual manner. 1.b . To identify a set of meanings, attitudes and ideas 1.c. To direct behaviors 2. mens and women’s rooms; no guns at school; traffic signs like stop, no passing lane, tippy truck; arrows; brand logos on products and copyright registration marks – the R in a circle; numbers are symbols!

40. Not pattern, but cool rhythm!
& movement

41. Coming up… C U ! Principles of Design
How to Talk about art (art criticism)
Eco Art
Community Art!
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C U !