Sketches on 15"x18" drawing paper, homework drawings and photographs, pencils, and erasers.
Images of New York City scenes: Frederick Childe Hassam's Flags, Fifth Avenue; John Sloan's 6th Avenue at Third Street, Marc Tobey's Broadway; John Marin's From the Windows of 29 Looking Down Fifth Avenue, William Glackens' Italo-American Celebration in Washington Square, John Sloan's Backyards, Greenwich Village
Students will continue to refine their sketch as they develop their concept for their painting.
Students at the same table will share their sketches and will discuss what they want their painting to communicate.
The teacher will prepare a list of New York cityscapes found in New York City museums. Students will use the internet to compare two paintings from this list. A written report should address questions such as:
- How does each artist convey a "sense of place"?
- How did the artists create the illusion of depth?
- How can examining these paintings help you with your cityscape painting?
- Which work do you prefer? Why?