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Essential Question(s):

1. What is mixed media?

2. How do artists use a variety of mediums, but also have a strong, unified artwork ?

3. How are the Principles of Design, CONTRAST + EMPHASIS, used to strengthen a work of art?

 Mastery Objective(s): The student will…

1. demonstrate their understanding of mixed media and how to use it successfully with the Principles of Design, contrast and emphasis by creating a two-page spread of an image inspired by Edgar Allan Poe.

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mixed media: a technique and/or artistic process involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as ink and colored pencil or painting and collage, that are combined in a single composition.

contrast: the opposition of the Elements of Art to intensify each element’s property to create a dynamic effect.

emphasis: one  or a combination of the Elements of Art is used to create more attention in the composition than anything else.

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Step No.1: GET INSPIRED by Edgar Allan POE!

Research the man and his work! Click on the image below to be directed to the Poe Museum:

Step No.2: CREATE!

REQUIREMENTS:

1. a sketch on a 2-page spread
2. inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, his work, or a combination of his work. 
3. use mixed media: more than one
   1. pen
   2. colored pencil
   3. collage
   4. marker
4. use the Element(s) of Art:
   1. texture
5. use the Principle(s) of Design:
   1. contrast
   2. emphasis

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Mrs. Eller’s example:

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• How is the Principle of Design, CONTRAST, used in this sketchbook assignment?
• How is the Principle of Design, EMPHASIS, used in this work?
  • Where is the focal point? or where does your eye go first?
  • Why?