Batik:
An
ancient
art of
using
resists
and color
dyeing.
Batik is an Indonesian word that means “to dot.”
Ancient Egyptians and the Indians used this resist
process, but today it is used around the world.
Let’s go to Ghana, Africa!!
http://www.bsmarkham.com/mission/Africa/Apr
%2005/batik.html
Vocabulary
Elements of Art
Batik
Composition
Emphasis
Gradation
Principles of Design
Resist
Contour
Patterns
Your assignment
•Brainstorm for 3 ideas from nature and draw
them into your sketchbook.
•Decide on the background pattern or border.
•Decide on color scheme and use of gradation.
•Draw with chalk on final paper.
•Using tempera paint as the resist, paint
shapes but leave chalk lines. If something is
to be black, do not paint it.
•Paint over everything with India ink.
•Wash with water (tempera paint forms a
resist and color will remain.
Resist: tempera paint
Stain: India ink
Ideas
•Keep your emphasis
large.
•Think about a border.
•Use gradation of color
to make it interesting.
Notice how important the lines are!!
Look
how the
artist
used
space.
Look how
the artist
used
detail
and
symmetr
y.
Plan a
background
for interest.
Think
color
change,
gradation,
and
contrast.
Repetition can form a rhythm that forms interest.
Notice the slight changes that add further interest.
What
dominate
color
scheme
did this
artist use?
What elements
and principles do
you notice on the
next three batiks
that you could use
in yours?
This is a
great
design. Can
you think of
anything
that would
make it
more
interesting?
Let’s get busy!!
Go Batik!!
We cannot RESIST the
opportunity to create!!