Art+and+Artists

=Here is a link to our ART WORDLE= = = =Artists are inspired to express themselves through a variety of different art forms=

Using mathematics to create art

Artist Andy Goldsworthy uses the natural environment for both inspiration and materials.

Information about art and galleries in Switzerland

Google Art Project This is fantastic. Explore famous art galleries and zoom in on well know piece of artwork.

= **Summative Assessment Task**  = **1 ****Plan and create a piece of original artwork using any medium of your choice (for example, painting, dance, music…) Your art must be displayed or performed to the rest of the class, depending on the medium you choose.**

**2 Write about your artwork using the following headings:** Title of Artwork: Artist: Materials: Technique/Type of Art: What emotions, ideas or personal experiences are (you) the artist trying to express? Give examples of how (you) the artist did this. What is your opinion of this piece of art?


 * 3 You must provide evidence of the planning that has gone into your project. Your “Inspiration Book” must include any lists of equipment required, brainstorms, sketches, photographs etc.....your plans should be turned in along with your written report.**

**EXTRA CREDIT Choose a piece of art created by an artist you know or are interested in finding more about. Analyse the art as much as you can and write your answers using the same headings as above. Use your own research to find out as much as you can about the artwork**.

**Assessment Record Sheet** **Your work will be assessed on the following: (on a scale of 1-4) Highest points possible 12 or 16 (with extra credit)**


 * plans ||  || All plans are included. There is a clear link between the plans and the final piece of work. ||
 * artwork ||  || The art is original and is well presented. ||
 * written work ||  || From the description it is clear to see what idea, emotion or personal experience (you) the artist is trying to express. ||
 * Extra Credit ||  || You have included a picture of some art and have explained what you think the artist was trying to express. You have written about specific parts of the art and have related them to the artists’ ideas, emotions or personal experiences. ||