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For our next lesson, we will look at the art of Keith Haring and the figures that he created.
First, you will practice creating Keith Haring figures by drawing from the Roll-a-Haring worksheet. Then, you will create a collage using construction paper and markers for your figures.
Haring's figures had particular meanings, kind of like hieroglyphics do. Check out this link to lake a look at some of their meanings.
Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990) was an American artist whose pop art and graffiti-like work grew out of the New York City street culture of the 1980s.
Haring's work grew to popularity from his spontaneous drawings in New York City subways – chalk outlines on blank black advertising-space backgrounds – depicting radiant babies, flying saucers, and deified dogs.After public recognition he created larger scale works such as colorful murals, many of them commissioned. His imagery has "become a widely recognized visual language"
Semiotics-the study of signs and symbols as elements of communicative behavior; the analysis of systems of communication, as language, gestures, or clothing
Gesture Drawing- A gesture drawing is a laying in of the action, form, and pose of a model/figure. Typical situations involve an artist drawing a series of poses taken by a model in a short amount of time, often as little as 10 seconds, or as long as 5 minutes. Gesture drawing is often performed as a warm-up for a life drawing session.
The primary purpose of gesture drawing is to facilitate the study of the human figure in motion. This exploration of action is helpful for the artist to better understand the exertions of muscles, the effects of twisting on the body, and the natural range of motion in the joints. Basically, it is a method of training hands to sketch what the brain has already seen.
After looking at the links and watching the videos, answer the Keith Haring worksheet.
DAY 2
Gesture Drawing Practice
We will all work and draw together today.
Separate your paper into 4 sections to create 4 drawings.
Remember, Gesture Drawings are quick and are trying to
capture motion through dynamic linework.
DAY 3
Keith Haring Collaboration
Today we will complete a one day Keith Haring inspired
gesture drawing on a 3x5 piece of paper.
Color your artwork using the materials provided.
DAY 4-8
Keith Haring Gesture Sculptures
Your final art piece for this project is a poster board sculpture inspired by Keith Haring's figures. You can use one of Haring's figures or you can create your own figure in his style.
After you build your figure, you will paint it with acrylic paint.
