This art rotation’s focus is Art History. The rotation has four components: researching an artist, creating a piece of art work inspired by an artist or a period of art, creating a 12” x 12” square as part of a mural design problem and creating an autobiographical self portrait. In the first few days students utilized research from books web sites of museums and those of individual artists. Students discovered details about the artists, where they lived, how they worked, and the events that influenced their artwork. The pieces of artwork students created in the style of their artist were a creative challenge. The problem solving and development of new techniques was an important focus in this rotation. The mural square was a more ambiguous challenge because it only had two requirements. They had to work in the style of their artist, and they had to incorporate a random meandering line. The self-portrait can seem like an equally ambiguous challenge because students incorporate elements of their life. This portrait does not rely on representational images but reflects values and interests.

Photo Gallery: 

The Wave inspired by Hokussai by Kaelin Immel

drawings by Mo Alan

Heart inspired by Thomas Fedro by Robin Attey

original stencils designs by Gus Edelen O,Brien

Marilyn inspired by Warhol, by Annie Barnicle

collage inspired by Beatriz Mihazez, by Annie Barnicle

Vogue inspired by Kasia, by Bailey Cook

Self portrait by Bailey Cook

Husky inspired by Ann Zoutsos, by Maria Chang

Panda inspired by Chris Wahl, by Maria Chang

Totoro inspired by Hayao Miyazaki by Jack Barnicle

Anime inspired by Hayao Miyazaki by Jack Barnicle

Inspired by Frank Stella by Ariana Jahanshir

Eiffel Tower drawing Zachary Feldman

original stencils designs by Gus Edelen O,Brien

original stencils designs by Gus Edelen O,Brien