Cy Twombly

Life of Cy Twombly

Born in Lexington, Virginia; April 25, 1928

Do you know any one born in Virginia?

Famous American Figures Born in Virginia

Cy Twombly

Started Art Classes at age 14

Do you make art?

1953 Cy was inducted into the army

What color do soldiers wear?

Camouflauge

Cy Twombly Art

Elements of ArtColor

What colors do you see?

Shape

Do you see any shapes in the room that look like the ones in the picture?

Space

Is there any areas that don’t have paint on the picture?

Principles of Art

BalanceDo you see the same colors on both sides?

Unity (harmony)Do you like how the painting is made?

EmphasisWhere do you like do look on the picture?

Cy Twombly Art

Elements of Art

LinesWhich way are the lines moving?

Texture

What is something smooth in the room?

Principles of Art

MovementWhich way are the line moving?

PatternAre the lines random or do they have a certain order?

The End

LETS MAKE ART!!!