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Steampunk: Steam-powered Art

Steampunk: Steam-powered Art. What is Steampunk, anyway? It's a writing, art, fashion and design genre that combines the romantic Victorian age with the steam-powered technology of the industrial revolution. It became popular in the 1980's and early 1990's. It is currently

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Steampunk: Steam-powered Art

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  1. Steampunk: Steam-powered Art

  2. What is Steampunk, anyway? It's a writing, art, fashion and design genre that combines the romantic Victorian age with the steam-powered technology of the industrial revolution. It became popular in the 1980's and early 1990's. It is currently enjoying a resurgence.

  3. The term “steampunk” was coined by author K.W. Jeter when he was looking for a term to describe stories set in a 19th century time period with mechanical elements similar to H.G. Wells' The Time Machine & 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne.

  4. Time travel, futurism, dirigibles, steam & spring power, gears & vintage machinery are all part of the steampunk image.

  5. Since the 1990's the steampunk genre has expanded beyond recognizable historical periods to works set in fantasy worlds where steam- or spring-powered technology is used. “HMS Ophelia” by Delen on deviantart.com

  6. “Steampunk Sisters” by Ingrid Pomeroy Digital art

  7. “Girl With Pocket Watch” by Ingrid Pomeroy Digital art

  8. “Steampunk Toddler” by Ingrid Pomeroy Digital art

  9. The first ever Steampunk art exhibition was held at Oxford University. It was the highest attended exhibit in the history of the museum. A U.S. artist named Art Donovan was the curator for the event.

  10. “The Electric Skull” by Art Donovan

  11. “Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp” by Art Donovan Photograph by Sam Van Olffen

  12. “The Ferryman Lamp” by Art Donovan

  13. Steampunk has found its way into movies and comics, too.

  14. The edgy, historical/ futuristic, romantic and mechanical style of Steampunk lends itself well to motivational class lessons in Literature, Creative Writing, History, Science and Art. Digital art by Morgan, MHS 9th gr.

  15. Steampunk Fashion

  16. How about a steam-powered guitar?

  17. Steampunk jewelry often utilizes watch parts and gears. Items can be attached with glue.

  18. This pin combines vintage photos with metal charms. The gears in this necklace are imbedded in clear acrylic.

  19. You will be creating your own Steampunk jewelry piece. Materials for the project will include metal, wire, polymer clay, paper and vintage photos.

  20. You will be using techniques you have already learned, and some new ones for this project. Connecting materials used will include wire wrapping, jump rings. & gluing.

  21. On Thursday, February 24th, your class along with other 3-D art classes will be exhibiting Steampunk projects at the Public Library. Also included in the art show will be work by the 2-D art classes. The exhibit will be from 5:30 - 7:00. All students, parents, and friends are invited! Refreshment will be provided !!

  22. Resources: Jean Campbell, Steampunk Style Jewelry, 2009 artdonovan.typepad.com clker.com deviantart.com freevectors.net graphicsfairy.blogspot.com (great for free images) keepdesigning.com ribbonrail.com steampunkmuseumexhibition.blogspot.com steampunkscholar.blogspot.com trendhunter.com (Art& Design tab, Pro Trends) vintageprintable.com For Photoshop lessons for beginners: mmerchant.us/class work (great handbook)

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