Paul Cezanne ( ), Still Life Basket of Apples, c. 1893, Oil on canvas, 25 7/16 x 31 1/2 in. (65 x 80 cm), Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection, , Art Institute of Chicago.

Still Life Project Vocabulary: Art 1

Purpose of Project Art I: Pencil Drawing Everyday objects are a huge inspiration to artists, both amateurs and professionals alike. One great way to practice creating art is to draw what we see. Imitationalism at its best! To gain a better understanding of form, space and perspective, we will be creating drawings of a still life – a setup of everyday objects that are inanimate – to draw, paint or sculpt from.

Objectives What are the goals for this assignment? Demonstrate knowledge of imitationalism Create a still life drawing using drawing media Successfully use a viewfinder to create a composition that has accurate proportions Evaluate effective use of tools and processes Demonstrate understanding of space Compare and contrast historical works by style, period and culture. Critique your artwork on the rubric

Vocabulary Continued Elements Form – 3D object with height, width and depth Space – the area above, around, between, and within objects. Creates the illusion of depth Principle Unity – all objects are tied together in a way that makes all parts feel like they belong together.

Vocabulary (key terms) Still life: set up of every day inanimate objects to draw from. Draw from the objects in front of you, instead of from a photo. Overlap: placing one object in front of another in order to create the illusion of depth. Overlap creates distance. Figure/Ground: Figure: the objects that usually make up the subject of the painting. Ground: the environment or background that the objects are in.

Vocabulary continued Viewfinder: a tool used to set up and reference a composition. Removes background “distractions” from the drawing. Helps keep objects to scale. Visual Cues: reference points in a drawing or viewfinder that help the artist to line up outlines. Helps keep items in drawing to scale.

Grading Criteria: 100pts Craftsmanship – 15pts Is your drawing neatly presented and 100% free of smudges, marks, creases? Is your signature on the front? Composition – 20pts Did you successfully use a viewfinder to create a unique composition and creative use of space? Technique – 20pts How well did you manipulate the paint to create a full painting? Imitationalism – 15pts Did you use a color scheme that is clearly defined to show design quality? Figure/Ground – 20pts Did you create the illusion of depth through overlap and value change? Style – 10 pts Are your marks consistent throughout the drawing to make all parts feel like they belong together (unity/harmony)?