Introduction

 What is Art? What makes one thing art and another an object? What do you believe art is? Humanity has always had an innate need to create from early cave drawings to modern paintings we have created art that serves a function, expresses an emotion or communicates a meaning. In this module, you will learn what makes a creation art and the purposes of art. It will make you start looking at everyday items in a different way. This module will also introduce you to the artistic process of keeping a visual verbal journal.

Essential Questions

1. What makes something beautiful?

2. What is art?

3. Why do humans create art?

4. What is the role of art?

5. What do the elements and principles of art do?

6. How do you create variety in a line design?

7. What is a visual/verbal journal?

8. Why do artists keep visual/verbal journals?

Vocabulary

• Artwork: the visual expression of an idea or experience created with skill.

• Look: is to merely notice and label an object.

• Perceive: to become deeply aware through the senses of the special nature of a viewed object.

• Elements of Art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, texture.

• Principles of Design: rhythm, movement, pattern, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony.

What to Expect

In this unit, you will be responsible for completing the following assignments:

• What is Art? Video Discussion

• What is Art? Graphic Organizer

• Is it Art? Quiz

• In my pocket, VVJ 1