10-10-13

                                    

     1.Do you think that you can think with drawings?                                        2. Does drawing help to create ideas, or do you draw once              you have an idea?                                                                                             3. Even if you disagree give an example of  how you or                       someone else may use sketching to think.                                                          4. What is the value of sketching for ideas.                                                    ( 5 sentences minimum for full credit)

10-9-13

                                  

•A child draws using symbolic imagery.  There is nothing specific about , lets say, an apple they drew.  1.How hard is it to retrain your mind to “see” what you are drawing? 2. Explain what you understand drawing what you “see” rather than the symbolic imagery. 3. Give an example of something that you may have drawn a s a child but now you would draw in a more “real” way. (5 sentences for full credit)

10-8-13

                                            

What do you think the first artists  were trying to express.  Why do you think it was important to them to create the drawings.

9-12-13

                                                 
                                       Albrecht Durer, An Elderly Man of Ninety-Three Years (1521) 

During Albrecht Durer's time, an artist was totally dependent on commissions   Do you think it is worth having a career where all of your ideas are given to you?

9-11-13

                                           

Albrecht Durer, "Knight Death and Devil" 1513

Albrecht Durer, like all artists of this period, spent many years in apprenticeships to learn his craft.  Is this still important now?  Do you think that artists of today spend as much time learning their craft? How important is it to learn basic and advanced skills to create your artistic vision?

9-10-13

                                              

Albrecht  Durer,  "Melancholia", 1514
 How does this drawing show depth? Is one point Perspective used? There are many symbols in this engraving, and the meaning is mysterious.  Write a few lines on what this drawing could be about.

9-9-13

                                                          

Albrecht Durer

How important is it to learn how to draw properly when creating art.  Is it necessary if you are not drawing realistic works.  Can it help if you are not drawing realistic things.  Explain...