May 19, 2010 You need: Notebook paper Questions for video on Elizabeth Murray Pen/Pencil

Sculptural Painting Name: Date: Per:

Conceptual Art: Art in which the ideas are more important than it’s ‘beauty’ Conceptual Art can still be ‘beautiful’ IF that is part of the artist’s idea! Remember: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Composition: Arrangements of elements to make an interesting artwork

Terms to review: Relief sculpture Overlap Collage

Elizabeth Murray Chicago born artist Uses flat, painted shapes pieced together Artwork is often playful, cartoonish and bold in color Uses images objects found in the home to emphasize her ideas about domestic life

E. Murray starts out with sketches:

Samples of her work

What you will do Decide upon a ‘concept’ Sketch shapes or objects (3-5 main ones) that are related to your concept on a large board. Distort shapes & use a variety of sizes for more intrigue! Also sketch ‘abstract’ shapes that remind you of your theme Paint your shapes before cutting them out Using small foam pads, create a low relief sculpture by stacking and organizing your shapes & objects. Glue together

Student Samples