This week your challenge is to find a PORTRAIT from art history and re-create it from objects and people in your home!
Step 1: Read this!
The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has created a twitter challenge getting people who are social distancing to recreate artworks in their homes.
Have a look at what people are doing here and here.
Prefer to watch a video? Check this out.
Step 2: Choose an artwork and write a reflection.
Please choose an artwork (a painting, photograph, sculpture) that contains at least one human figure.
Here are some links where you can find art by Indigenous peoples, women, and international work:
Art Gallery of Ontario: Indigenous Art
In a Microsoft Word Document or piece of paper, you need to write:
-The title of Artwork
-Name of the Artist and Year it was made
-In your own words…Tell me a fun fact about the artwork, or why you chose the piece.
Step 3: Review these examples made by my previous students!
Step 4: Gather what you need.
-Find a minimum of 3 objects (can include clothing) around your house
-Recreate the artwork using those items
Step 5: Review the Project Criteria
Photo Interpretation
-Your interpretation is theatrical, playful, and imaginative
-You have selected and integrated at least 3 objects into your photo
-You have researched and selected an important artwork that contains at least one human figure. /30
Reflection
You included the title, date, and artist in your reflection. You are able to respond to the artwork by including a fact or opinion about the piece. /10
Total: /40
Step 6: Take your photo!
-You can use your phone or camera
-Make sure there it is good lighting (it’s not too dark or too bright) and try to match the same angle and framing as the original artwork.
Note: If you don’t wish to be in the image you can re-create it from just objects.