Monday, September 17, 2012

8th Media Arts: Klimt Inspired Self-Portrait



"The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt, 1907
One of the most reproduced paintings
1. Watch a slide show of past student work.

2. Read about Gustav Klimt and answer the questions on your worksheet.

3. Go to Art Lex and search "Art Nouveau." Read and look through examples. Then use the dictionary to complete the Vocabulary section.

4. Start your design. Watch the demonstrations and follow the directions on your worksheet.
Klimt's portrait "Adele Bloch-Bauer I" sold for $135 million, the highest price ever reported on a painting