Monday, November 24, 2008

A.O.M. Escher

Here is an overview of artwork by M.C. Escher. We will make a morphed picture on a moebius strip.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Quick...today only...Friday the 21st


Extra Credit
5 points


which artist has a birthday today, November 21st?
Post to the blog or write it down on paper and turn in to the box at school by Monday.




You can find this information in traditional reference books, or a special calendar any time of the year. Today, the easiest way is to check the search engine that begins with G. Click to follow the links.





I'll post the picture hint below:

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Online extra credit

15 points extra credit
to try out this website.
Send me an ecard with your name or a greeting
or print it out to turn in by Tuesday, Nov. 24
BONUS 5 points.....which location in your message is farthest from Billings? (how far?)

Friday, November 7, 2008

Extra Credit


10 points
due by the beginning of class Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008

Look at Hand Art by artist Guido Daniele.
Tell me in at least 3 sentences which "Art Hand" you like and why it is "Art".

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Colors

7th graders have been learning about color. Review the main color theories by clicking the movies below. Color wheel by Sky. Movie clips by Sammi.




Analagous



Warm colors


Repeat pattern

Value

Cool

Texture

Complementary

Extra credit in the news

10 points extra credit
Monday, Nov 3
Billings Gazette


Give details of the masterpiece found in Texas.
1. Who painted it?
2. How long has it been missing?
3. How big is it? (how could you lose something this size????)
4. Where has it been?
Due by 11/5/08