Take on portrait painting and tertiary colors with a plan focused on recreating a photograph. After viewing several pieces of artwork, class members follow the instructions included here to create portraits or self-portraits in a modernist style. Extend the lesson with an exhibition of work.

Concepts

principles of design, design, elements of design

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Additional Tags

portrait painting, modernist style, john lyman, woman with a white collar, elements of design, principles of design, tertiary colors, visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create your own slide show with the images listed in the plan so that pupils can view the artwork in closer detail

Classroom Considerations

• Find the related images in either the Artworks and Artists or See and Compare tabs

Pros

• Includes step-by-step instructions illustrated with images
• Comes with vocabulary, images, a rubric, materials lists, and more

Cons

• None