Converging Cultures
Throughout history, economic needs, material desires, and political ambitions have brought people from different cultures and communities into contact, sometimes across great distances. Whether clashes or cooperative endeavors, these convergences have brought about the exchange of knowledge and ideas. In the visual arts, they have led to creative juxtapositions, hybrid styles, innovative forms, and the reinterpretation of traditional signs and symbols.
LEARNER.ORG-CONVERGING CULTURE VIDEO
LEARNER.ORG-CONVERGING CULTURE VIDEO
Studio Outcome-Create 1-2 Summative Photo Collages in Photoshop
Each collage may be it's own stand alone piece or your collages can work together as a series. -The collage(s) must communicate your theme with the imagery you chose -The collage(s) must also use at least 2 Surreal Devices: elongation levitation scale transformation juxtaposition transparency repetition dislocation |
Process Development (Sketchbook and Media Testing)-You will use the theme of Converging Cultures to brainstorm and come up with idea and compositions to express the merging of cultures in your artwork. Your starting inspiration could be to tap into your own personal story as a starting point or the story of someone from your family or from an issue in the world you are curious about.
STEPS: -Brainstorm-individual/group -Initial Ideas-sketches -Gather images for collaging that visually communicate your issue-(Google Images-Search Tools-large size images) -FTC artist Investigation-Look at the Surrealist Photographers, choose 1 to focus on and analyze 2 artworks of theirs. -Final Plan Sharing |
Converging Culture in Art-LINK
Visual References-ARTISTS
Pinterest-Converging Cultures
Pinterest-Surrealist Photography Qiqi shared with me the instagram account of a Dutch teenage girl who creates all these surreal photos using apps! What apps, I want to know! |
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Surreal Devices Presentation
Fill out the accompanying worksheet to write and draw out the definitions of EACH Surreal Device and work with a partner when figuring out the surreal devices used in the 5 paintings shown at the end. Write your name and stick into your sketchbook.
Artist Spotlight-Maggie Taylor, Jerry Uelsmann, Kristy Mitchell, Erik Johansson, Rene Magritte
Maggie Taylor
Jerry Uelsmann
Erik Johansson
Kirsty Mitchell
Artist Video Questions:
-What do you notice about his/her method of working? How does she/he put her images together?
-How does she/he MANIPULATE the images?
-How would you describe her/his style? Look at her/his use of composition, of color, of space, of choice of imagery-check website, link above in name
-What do you find interesting about her/her work?
-What would you like to learn how to do in Photoshop after seeing his/her work?
Jerry Uelsmann
Erik Johansson
Kirsty Mitchell
Artist Video Questions:
-What do you notice about his/her method of working? How does she/he put her images together?
-How does she/he MANIPULATE the images?
-How would you describe her/his style? Look at her/his use of composition, of color, of space, of choice of imagery-check website, link above in name
-What do you find interesting about her/her work?
-What would you like to learn how to do in Photoshop after seeing his/her work?
Maggie Taylor
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Jerry Uelsmann
Jerry Uelsman
What are his influences? Why does he prefer to work in black and white? What metaphors/symbols does he use in his artwork? Why? |
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Victoria Siemer (Witchoria)
Kirsty Mitchell
Erik Johansson
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Here are some recommended Photoshop Tutorial Channels on Youtube.
Photoshop Tutorials
Brendan Williams Tutorials
Phlearn Channel (I recommend watching their INTRO to PHOTOSHOP video)
Photoshop Tutorials
Brendan Williams Tutorials
Phlearn Channel (I recommend watching their INTRO to PHOTOSHOP video)
Photoshop Instagram page-Link on photo below |
Double Exposure Tutorial-Link here |
FINAL PLAN
Final Plan for Converging Cultures Project-1 page in sketchbook write up with a couple composition sketches. We will have a critique on Thursday discussing Final Plans.
Checklist for FINAL PLAN:
-What is the message of your work? How are 2 cultures (or more than 2) coming together in your work?
-What 2 SURREAL DEVICES will you use in your work? Name them and explain how they are being used?
-What PRIMARY source photos are you using? You should use at least 2
-In terms of collecting SECONDARY source photos, how are you doing? Do you have enough HI RESOLUTION background photos to use?
-What's some of the imagery in your work? What do they SYMBOLIZE or REPRESENT?
-Out of the surrealist photographers/painters we have looked at, whose work are you most drawn to and inspired by? How will you "borrow" some of their ideas/techniques in your own work?
Checklist for FINAL PLAN:
-What is the message of your work? How are 2 cultures (or more than 2) coming together in your work?
-What 2 SURREAL DEVICES will you use in your work? Name them and explain how they are being used?
-What PRIMARY source photos are you using? You should use at least 2
-In terms of collecting SECONDARY source photos, how are you doing? Do you have enough HI RESOLUTION background photos to use?
-What's some of the imagery in your work? What do they SYMBOLIZE or REPRESENT?
-Out of the surrealist photographers/painters we have looked at, whose work are you most drawn to and inspired by? How will you "borrow" some of their ideas/techniques in your own work?
IMAGES-SECONDARY SOURCE IMAGES
1. Flickr Creative Commons : The sheer number of users on Flickr, many of whom license their images for free use, means you’ll find a good variety to choose from. You will find many images that are high-quality. Though, you’ll also sift through some that may not meet your standards, so be prepared to spend a little time looking
2. 500px Creative Commons : The 500px Creative Commons has a large number of professional and high-quality amateur photos. The variety isn’t as large as Flickr, but the per-image quality is top-notch. There are a number of international photographers on 500px, so you’ll find a lot of images that have a European flavor. There are also a lot of fashion/model pictures to choose from.
3. Google Creative Commons Search : If you want to search across the Internet for just about any Creative Commons image available, then use Google’s Advanced Search. The license option you want to search for is at the very bottom of the search.
4. Wylio : Wylio is on a mission to help bloggers find free images and they do a good job. I have found that results are hit or miss and you can’t do advanced searches on criteria like image size, but overall Wylio is a great place to look. The free account does limit you to 5 images per month. They do offer a premium account (125 images for $2.99/month) and a pro account (1250 images for $9.99/month) if you want more. According to Wylio, the only images you will find through them are those that under the Creative Commons or are in the public domain but their terms state that the end-user is still responsible for ensuring they are properly licensed.
5. PXHere
2. 500px Creative Commons : The 500px Creative Commons has a large number of professional and high-quality amateur photos. The variety isn’t as large as Flickr, but the per-image quality is top-notch. There are a number of international photographers on 500px, so you’ll find a lot of images that have a European flavor. There are also a lot of fashion/model pictures to choose from.
3. Google Creative Commons Search : If you want to search across the Internet for just about any Creative Commons image available, then use Google’s Advanced Search. The license option you want to search for is at the very bottom of the search.
4. Wylio : Wylio is on a mission to help bloggers find free images and they do a good job. I have found that results are hit or miss and you can’t do advanced searches on criteria like image size, but overall Wylio is a great place to look. The free account does limit you to 5 images per month. They do offer a premium account (125 images for $2.99/month) and a pro account (1250 images for $9.99/month) if you want more. According to Wylio, the only images you will find through them are those that under the Creative Commons or are in the public domain but their terms state that the end-user is still responsible for ensuring they are properly licensed.
5. PXHere
Google Image Search-Search Tools-Large Size images
Creative Commons-make sure to check that you want to use an image that you want to "modify, adapt or build upon".
Flickr-search for Creative Commons photos-make sure to download the largest size image file under the download icon on the lower right corner.
Creative Commons-make sure to check that you want to use an image that you want to "modify, adapt or build upon".
Flickr-search for Creative Commons photos-make sure to download the largest size image file under the download icon on the lower right corner.