2014 ART 1

OBJECTIVE:Examine and create different types of texture in an art work.

Warm-up: Quote-Draw OR respond to the quote.

“Texture adds variety and visual stimulus to the surface of a painting.” ~Britton Francis

Elements of Art: Texture

Rhinoceros, 1515Woodcut (Location: British Museum, London)Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) the most famous European artists of block prints.

Texture is the surface quality of an object.

Texture can be used to create, and is related to, value and form. It appeals to the senses of vision and touch.

Texture is “tactile,” meaning it appeals to our sense of touch.

Texture is also visual, meaning it influences to our sense of sight, it is often “implied”.

Texture: wavy lines could symbolize water, waves, rolling terrain

Texture: overlapping circles give the look of fish scales

Texture: a grid of lines could simulate plaid or linen fabrics, wire mesh, or other textures

Symbolic textures

Go for a walk, and find some textures of your own!!

1.)Name 2 types of texture.

2.) Draw or name one example each of the 2 types of texture. (example: fur on a dog)

3.)How is texture used in an art work?

4.)What do you need to bring to class this week?