PowerPoint Presentation: DADA
Description: Every new project that is introduced to students must first begin with a presentation, which serves two functions: to inform and to motivate. Such is the case with this presentation, which
not only paints the stage for the DADA art movement, but also motivates students by examining selected works from particular artists. We will first look at the historical context, how it influenced people of all ages and how artists were impacted by the trauma of WWI.
not only paints the stage for the DADA art movement, but also motivates students by examining selected works from particular artists. We will first look at the historical context, how it influenced people of all ages and how artists were impacted by the trauma of WWI.
PowerPoint Presentation: The Importance of Art
Description: I have been creating art and studying its cultural, historical, and academic significance for my entire life, and have recently decided to make a comprehensive argument for why the art program absolutely must remain in the public school curriculum.
PowerPoint: Degas: The Golden Ratio
Description: This presentation focuses upon the work of master artist Edgar Degas, who is most famous for his depictions of ballerinas. Students will learn of his life struggles, personal ambitions, stylistic tendencies and notable art works. They will see the transition he made throughout his artistic career from painter to sculptor, and will learn of the skills he implored to create proportionally accurate figures. From this point, student will learn of proportion and will eventually apply their knowledge of the golden ratio to create action figures of their own.