Introduction to Art
Art
Unit One
Length of Unit
2 Weeks
Standards
Program of Studies
Core Content
AH-HS-HA-S-VA
AH-HS-PA-S-VA
AH-HS-2.2.1.a.1
AH-HS—2.4.1.c.1
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Renaissance
Key Concepts/Skills/Guiding Questions
Learning targets:
 I can make reference marks to help me illustrate
correct proportion.
 I can compose a drawing idea that includes three
hidden symbols.
 I can use show how to draw a cube that shows three
points of perspective.
 I can study different art works that will help me with
my idea for my final compositon.
 I can study the renaissance time period and identify
famous artists from that time.
 I can create a foreshortening sketch.
 I can understand the importance of a strong focal
point.
 I can complete my finished foreshortening drawing
using proper shading techniques.
 I can create the illusion of depth with proper
shading.
 I can complete my finished works and have a good,
clean presentation.
Terms:
Proportion, symmetry, foreshortening, perspective, balance,
focal point, iconography, trompe l’oeil, contrapposto, media,
medium
Activities/Assessments/
Resources
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Develop an iconography
drawing and have the class
try to interpret its meaning.
Identify the artist and match
them to their artwork game.
Create a drawing of a cube
in 1, 2, and 3 point
perspective.
Define the terms in this unit
Create a sketch that can
illustrate foreshortening.
Critique your own drawing
and explain the
iconography.
Students will
 Examine architecture of the time such as various
works by Brunelleschi.
 Compare some of the commission works during that
time and those who commissioned artwork.
 Discuss iconography in such works as “The
Arnolfini Wedding Portrait”.
 Examine various works by the famous artist DaVinci
 Compare some of the different artist’s sculptures of
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“David” such as those by Michelangelo and
Donatello.
Discuss how all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
were named after artists during the Renaissance.
Compare some works created in the Far East during
the same time.
Guiding Questions
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Identify and explain trompe l’ oeil.
Explain iconography?
Identify an artist by viewing their works?
Draw the difference in 2 and 3 point perspective?
Define by example: contrapasto?
Explain the correct use of the terms media and
medium?
Determine the importance of balance and focal point?
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