Museum Catalogs were collected today. In lieu of a test we worked on the self test in our workbook on pages 215-230.
Chapter 28 read and complete workbook (Including Describing... page 133) that you did Monday and Tuesday while I was out is still due tomorrow.
Work over break.
1. Watch the YouTube Video The Power of Art (Rothko) and complete the worksheet (will post a video worksheet link to the class website).
2. Read chapter 29 and complete the workbook (questions and looking carefully).
Work over break due Monday April 12, 2010. Students whose artists presentations have not happened will present starting the SECOND day of class.
If you want to do AP review over break...take the self-quizzes at the back of BOTH workbook volumes.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bernini Video
Watch the YouTube Video (Simon Schama's Power of Art)and complete the worksheet. There are 8 parts.
Link was sent to you ... here it is also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXR2YZxgDV4
Tomorrow we will discuss the video, Masterpiece Card and other topics from 22 and 23 before Monday's test.
Link was sent to you ... here it is also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXR2YZxgDV4
Tomorrow we will discuss the video, Masterpiece Card and other topics from 22 and 23 before Monday's test.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Workbook Assignment
remember to add to your response: WHY did the artist paint himself into the artwork?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Bake Sale 3-24-10
don't forget the bake sale for the Lenten drive to raise money for the orphanage is tomorrow. Bring pre-packaged homemade goodies tomorrow to the table outside student services.
March 23
Almost done with our class presentations on chapter 24. Tonight watch the youtube Power of Art about Caravaggio and complete the worksheet. Tomorrow, student presentations and my discussion about chapter 24.
Thursday Masterpiece card is due AND complete Looking CArefully from Chapter 24 workbook (page 90).
Test...Monday the 29th
Thursday Masterpiece card is due AND complete Looking CArefully from Chapter 24 workbook (page 90).
Test...Monday the 29th
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The end of the third quarter is near...
April 1st is the last day...what grades are left...
A Masterpiece Card on Thursday 3-25-10
A Museum Catalog and Test on Monday 3-29-10
Permission slip/$ due Monday 3-22-10 (that is a homework grade)
There will be a project on architects assigned after next week's test concludes as well as a new chapter to prepare for after break...4 to go and review after the test on the 29th...you are doing a GREAT JOB!
A Masterpiece Card on Thursday 3-25-10
A Museum Catalog and Test on Monday 3-29-10
Permission slip/$ due Monday 3-22-10 (that is a homework grade)
There will be a project on architects assigned after next week's test concludes as well as a new chapter to prepare for after break...4 to go and review after the test on the 29th...you are doing a GREAT JOB!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Test Chapters 23 and 24 and presentations
Will be Monday 3-29-10. Museum Catalog entry will be posted by the end of the day Saturday 3-20-10.
the rest of the week will be devoted to AP Test Prep
the rest of the week will be devoted to AP Test Prep
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
March 17th
I hope everyone got a lot done in class. Tomorrow we will go over the MP Card, turn in both the MP Card and Chapter 24 workbook and start chapter 23 artist presentations. There will be a BRIEF 1-10 point quiz re: chapter 24.
BONUS: Claes Oldenburg creates MONUMENTAL sculptures. What style are they considered (ie: Reniassance, Baroque, etc.)? Where are the sculptures located? Draw a connection between his sculptures and ones made in other cultures. Come up with at least 1 connection from the European Tradition and 1 from the Non-European tradition. (5 bonus points of turned in 3-18-10)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 16th
I will be at the Junior retreat during your class time on March 17th. Use class time to work on Chapter 24 reading and workbook questions.
Chapter 24 is due Thursday along with the new MP Card. Be prepared for a brief quiz on chapter 24. We'll have student presentations re: Chapter 23 topics on Thursday and Friday.
Looking ahead:
by Saturday 3/20/10 I will post the new Museum catalog entry for Chapters 23 and 24 and student presentations.
BOUNS: FOR what purpose was the Rosie the Riveter ORIGINAL image made?
Monday 3/22/10 turn in permission slip and $ for the April field trip is you have not done so. (We will have a trip May 5th to Balboa Park also)
Wednesday/Thursday 3/24-25 will be testing on Chapters 23 and 24 (Masterpiece Card for the 25th will be discussed on the 26th)
Week of March 29th...AP Review...next chapters and architect presentations due after break. we'll have nightly review assignments and class discussions based off the review assignments...bringing together themes. 4 chapters and architecture to go...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
good news for you
I am going to attend PART of the junior retreat on Wed/Thurs. Wed. I will miss your class...you will have a sub and will be allowed to work on the workbook assignment for chapter 24...it will be due in class Thursday along with the new Masterpiece Card.
The project due Monday...will not be started till Tuesday. We'll start Monday discussing the Masterpiece Card and 23.
Bonus Question: Who made this image and what is it?
Monday, March 8, 2010
Bonus opportunities before the QUARTER ends
At San Diego Museum of Art:
March 13th (Saturday) From Art History to Art Making
March 20th (Saturday) Target Free Family Day and Festival
March 21st (Sunday) Family Drop-In Day
March 25th (Thursday) Seldom Seen
Detailed information on an earlier blog post
March 13th (Saturday) From Art History to Art Making
March 20th (Saturday) Target Free Family Day and Festival
March 21st (Sunday) Family Drop-In Day
March 25th (Thursday) Seldom Seen
Detailed information on an earlier blog post
Friday, March 5, 2010
Upcoming Assignments...
Please Bring in Filed Trip $$
Thursday 3-11-10 Masterpiece Card
Friday 3-12-10 Read Chapter 23 and Complete workbook pages related to this chapter (63-top of page 69).
Monday 3-15-10 Second PROJECT...see webpage under Artist Wanted...Giotto...rubric is listed as 2010ArtistWantedPoster.doc
Wednesday 3-17-10 Read Chapter 24 and complete workbook pages related to the chapter (75-88).
KEY concept: GMC Giotto Masaccio Caravaggio
Test the week of 3-22-10. Pencil in Tuesday/Wednesday 3-23/24-10.
That leaves chapters 28,29,33 and 34 left to go!!
AP REVIEW SESSIONS ... will start the week of 3-22-10. Tuesday before school or at lunch. PLEASE email me and let me know what is better for the group? Perhaps both as options and I cover the same material twice? AFTER EASTER we will go to TWICE a week (these are OPTIONAL but I highly encourage people to attend).
Test on Early and High Renaissance (IN ITALY)
Tuesday 3-9-10...
You are responsible for Chapters 21 and 22 as well as:
Saints/Patronage/Attributes
Flowers...symbolism
Blog posts that further detail information from the chapters
LOOK through your workbook discussion questions and looking carefully section as that is a place from which I will draw inspiration for writing the essay questions.
Watch the video about Michelangelo's Pieta
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday March 1, 2010
Today we looked at slides from Chapter 21. Tomorrow Chapter 22 is due (be prepared for a quiz). We'll finish chapter 21 slides as well.
Turnitin.com discussion due Wednesday
Masterpiece Card due Thursday
Memory Devices: PMA, GMC
Note the linear perspective and atmospheric perspective in Masaccio's Tribute Money