Transcending Descriptive Realism: Fall 19

Art 116  Professor Zeggert, Fall 19
Final Painting Assignment

Transcending Descriptive Realism:
The over arching concept of your final painting needs to convey the theme and title:
Transcending Descriptive Realism (research and define the theme)

The painting should include the physical elements listed below:
A self portraiture

A glass of water

A light bulb

A window or door
Drapery, include a gravity inspired fold and a half-lock fold

Visually represent two food items from the following;  foods high in Potassium, Fiber, Calcium & Vitamin D, Fruits,Vegetables, Whole Grains, Milk, Seafood or Healthy Oils

Objectives:

Composition:
Create a unified picture that is representative of a college level final
(use the rule of thirds as the underlying frame work to help organize the elements).
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/blog/the-rule-of-thirds-a-rule-of-thumb/
http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/principl.htm
https://www.thoughtco.com/elements-of-composition-in-art-2577514
http://www.muddycolors.com/2013/03/10-things-about-painting-in-oils/
Craft a picture that represents the theme (TDR)
Demonstrate an understanding and the use of High and Low value keys
Demonstrate an understanding of color temperature and demonstrate a command of your palette
Manage your time, manage the project

Critical element: Interpreting and resolving the theme (TDR) is viewed as one of the primary challenges of this assignment and considered an exercise in problem solving.

Deadlines:

The Concept: Due-11/25 or 12/02 (you decide)
Begin the ideation process and create three thumbnails. In addition to the thumbs, summarize in a paragraph the definition of TDR and the role it plays in your painting! Typed and printed.
http://www.explore-drawing-and-painting.com/thumbnail-sketch.html
http://drawsketch.about.com/library/bl-thumbnail-sketching.htm
The function of ideation is to list and describe how you are going to solve the problem conceptually and visually, complete this to be reviewed and for a grade.
Progression: Due-12/09

The progression phase is defined as the painting being more than 50 percent complete.
This portion is worth 25 percent of grade of the painting.
Final: Due-December 16 at 1:00 pm

No harm is using photo reference, as long as you shoot it yourself and illuminate it correctly, plus make physical print outs.

Grade structure:
Thumbnails (five total): 25%
Progression: 25 %
The final painting: 50 %

Pit-falls to avoid:
Not completing the individual parts of the paint process. This painting is informed by research, critical thinking and problem solving. Not completing the research element or investing minimal time will impact the overall quality of the painting.
Not addressing the detail of the assignment.

Size:

24 x 36 inches

Inspiration:
“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” 
― Lucian Freud

Tip: Research Vasily (Wassily) Kandinsky
http://www.theartstory.org/artist-kandinsky-wassily.htm
https://www.moma.org/artists/2981