Read the whole blog and write down the blog task for today on your post-it note. Start a new post-it note page for this unit on your next clean double page spread.
Task#1: Art of the Non-Western World
Get one of the Discovering Art History books from the center table. Look over pages 76-85. Answer the following questions on your post-it note pages (right side).
- What regions are considered to be "western civilization"?
- Compare and contrast western and non-western art. What elements make them similar? What elements make them different?
Task#2: Non-Western Culture overview
Briefly look through section 4.2-4.10. Make note of the different type of art and cultures covered in this chapter.
You do not need to write down these notes, just look over the pages so that you can select the cultures/regions you want to research more.
Task#3: Sketchbook
Divide your next 3 pages of your sketchbook in half horizontally.
Task#4: 6 Cultures
From the 9 cultures/regions discussed in this chapter select 6 cultures/regions you would like to investigate.
Task#5: Culture research
On each of your half page section you will investigate one culture.
- Name of region/culture
- Get square template from the center table and trace it 2 times in this section of your sketchbook
- In each squares draw a pattern or design you see in the art work from this culture.
- Give background information about this region: Global location, dates, religion, types of art/media used.
- Answer one question from the end of section review (you do not have to write the question but you must write your response in complete sentence).
Today's assignment is individual work. It doesn't require group conversation. Most of this unit will however require peer group work. My plan, based on your behavior today in class is to let you select your partner for this Ceramics unit (Unit 3: Non-Western Design), next class. The partner you select will have to be somebody that you can work with quietly and productively. Your individual grade will reflect both you and your partners work and behavior in class during this unit.
Remember the option to pick your partner will be based on your behavior in class today!!!
Task#7: Homework
Finish your 6 cultures in your sketchbook. You can not take the book home. You will need to use the internet to find out the remaining information.
Be thinking about a non-western culture you would like to focus on for this project. We will be creating a ceramic piece with patterning based off the non-western culture of your choice. See examples below: