1. I See Me: Identity Through Glasses
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I See Me: Identity Through Glasses

2. History of Eye Glasses

3. Medieval (11th Century)
Started to use the ‘lens’ (half sphere glass) to read and write manuscripts.

4. 14th Century “Pince-nez”
Made from quartz and set in bone, metal or leather

5. 18th Century
Spectacles were invented (had side arms or a way to hold them on face)

6. Some other facts
Glasses were seen in some countries to show wealth and intelligence
Spain, America
Other countries only wore them in private and were embarrassed
France

7.
Men and women wore the same kind

8. 1950’s
“Glamour” glasses arrived
Diamonds and wings

9. 1980’s
BIG frames!

10. Glasses now.. Inspired from history
Many choices for many personalities

11. Your project…

12. Create a pair of “Art glasses” that express a part of who you are

17. Your glasses should fit your face/head

20. You are strongly encouraged to think beyond the “frame” (head piece, partial mask etc)

25. Consider making your glasses have more than one function

29. 3 Principles of Art

30. Example of Asymmetrical balance
Feeling of visual stability
Asymmetrical: uneven on both sides
Symmetrical: even on both sides
Example of Asymmetrical balance

31. Contrast
Strong differences between elements within artwork (texture, color, shape, size etc)

32. Unity
Feeling that everything is working together and looks finished. Usually achieved with a combination of elements and principles.

33. Materials available in class:
Sticks
Toothpicks
Wire
Aluminum Foil
Masking tape
Plaster wrap
Acrylic paint

34. Material ideas to bring in
Cheap glasses (dollar store?) you don’t mind breaking/altering etc.
(you can easily make whatever shapes you want with wire, foil and tape!)
Small objects that represent you
Pictures and/or magazine cut outs of images you think represent you (possibly for a 3-D collage?)

35. You will be graded on:
Use of 2-3 of the Principles of Design mentioned
How well you express your idea visually
Creativity of forms and structure
Craftsmanship (neatness, usability & durability)
Class participation (includes cleanup)

36. Write your summary now!