Name: ____________________________________ Studio in Art – Mr. Vedder
Negative Watercolor Worksheet:
1. What is your definition of Contrast? Cite one example of Contrast.
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2. List three facts from the Video Do Now:
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3. Explain the differences between positive and negative space.
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4. List your choices for your three animals. Explain why you chose them:
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5. Define triptych.
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6. What is the historical context of triptychs?
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7. Why do artists create triptychs?
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8. Explain how we are using Contrast to create our Negative paintings.
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9. Defend your color choices for the triptych negative paintings:
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10. Discuss your thoughts on the negative painting process.
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11. What have you learned about the negative painting technique?
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12. Reflect upon your final artwork. What would you improve upon?
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