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Delve into the use of animals as metaphors for human traits in art. Understand why humans humanize animals and how it helps express ideas and meanings. Create art pieces to explore this concept. Develop observational skills and artistic techniques to create expressive animal sculptures and narratives.
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Week of 020810 Animal as Self: Expressing Human Qualities through Metaphor in Art: Housekeeping stuff: Surrealist painting was due 020110 1 or 2 pt perspective in color on 12 X 12” paper with 1” border is due Monday 020810 Questions: How do Humans use animals as metaphor to evoke meaning and express Ideas about themselves? Why do humans wish to humanize animals, or do we aspire to attain their qualities? Why is there a universal need for humans to use animals as metaphors for themselves?
Unit ObjectivesTLW: • Draw parallels between humans and animals by writing in first-person narrative • Become familiar with animal anatomy physical presence through observational and written documentation • Create a scratch art product with correct technique • Create of maquette of an animal using correct technique • Demonstrate understanding of how and whay humans use constructivist animal sculpture