IGCSE ART- Year 11

Natural Forms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIQIthC3Ks
What are the objectives of this
project?

OBJECTIVES
To explore the work of the relevant artists, designers,
photographers and crafts people.

To be inspired by natural forms and patterns found in
nature.

To experiment with a wide range of art materials and
techniques.

To show a clear journey of thoughts and ideas throughout
your project.

To clearly explain your thoughts and ideas through images
and written annotation.

To develop a 2D FINAL PIECE and 3D FINAL PIECE of
artwork that reflects your artist research, the materials you
have experimented with and the ideas you have developed.

Research several Contemporary or
Historical artists that have produced work
based on and inspired by Natural Forms.

Primary visit an art gallery/exhibition.

Secondary - print lots of source information
and images in colour. Use the internet,
libraries and books.

You will later use these influences to inform
your own ideas and development.

Throughout the project you
will -


Todays learning Objectives...

1. For all students to understand the assignment theme.

2. For most students to discuss the theme of Natural Form.

3. For some students to research and identify pieces of
Natural Form.


http://www.studentartguide.com/resources/free-art-
teacher-resources
Week 1 (Double Lesson)
Lesson 1 Introduction to
Project
So what is a Natural
Form?
A natural form is the original form
of an object in nature.



How have other artists
responded
to this theme?
Andy Goldsworthy.
JESSICA
PEZALLA
Feathers, 2008 Wood, papier-mch, feathers
58"H
Henry Moore , 1932 , Pencil, pen
and ink, chalk and watercolour on
paper,

Henry Moore
Landslip Studies and Study of Rusting Wire Cable
The Boyle
Family
Die gelbe Kuh/The Yellow Cow, 1911
Oil on Canvas , 140 X 190 cm
Franz
Marc
Georgia OKeeffe
Shell No.1, 1924
Pelvis With Distance ,
1943

Thorn Head
oil on canvas
26 x 19 in. (67.3
x 50.2 cm )


Rocky Landscape with Gateway, circa 1970,
Watercolour, Pencil, h: 9 x w: 13.3 in / h:
22.9 x w: 33.8 cm

Graham
Sutherland

Tracy Blease,
jewellery inspired
by butterflies
Ernst
Haeckel
Giuseppe
Arcimboldo
Paige Rosser , 16 yrs
Fiona Rae
Michael Brennand Wood
William Morris
Andy Small
Dale Chihuly
Are we on task?

Todays learning Objectives...

1. For all students to understand the
assignment theme.

2. For most students to discuss the
theme of Natural Form.

3. For some students to research and
identify pieces of Natural Form.

Mind map of ideas...
In your DW explore as many different types
of unusual and interesting Natural Forms as
you can
think of.
Natural
Forms
5 Mins
Share your answers....




Discuss your ideas with a partner.

Explain the different Natural Forms that you
have identified.

Ask your partner to comment back on what
you have said.

Then swap.
5 Mins
Are we on task?

Todays learning Objectives...

1. For all students to understand the
assignment brief.

2. For all students to discuss the
theme of Natural Form.

3. For all students to research and identify
pieces of Natural Form.

Week 1 Lesson 1 Task (60 Mins)
Tasks-
1. Start sketching Natural Forms you see in the
Art Room. Complete 2 small line drawings on A5
sheets of paper. (15 mins)

2. Brainstorm your ideas of possible things to
collect. (make a list in your DW) (5 Mins)

3. Are there any artists you know already that
are inspired by Natural Forms? Write their names
down. (5 mins)

4. Start to collect images of Natural Forms from
the magazines provided. Use both primary
research and secondary research - use books,
newspapers and magazines as well as the
internet. These references will inform your ideas
and be used as a starting point for your own
work. (15 Mins)

5. Take photos from various angles and
compositions of objects that are in the room.
(15 mins)



Week 1 Double Lesson - Lesson 2-
Art History
(20 mins)

Lesson Objective To explore how
artists are inspired by nature and to
learn about the sculptor Antoni Gaudi

Mosaic in Park Guell,
Barcelona, designed by
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHOPdd
dnLCc
La Sagrada Familia v Sedum Acre
Tall spiky towers of the cathedral is inspired
by the structure of the Sedum acre plant.
Gaudi was inspired by
nature
Glory Faade v Caves of Nerja, Malaga
The columns of the cathedral reflect the
stalactites & stalagmites found in the Caves of
Nerja.
Colonia Guell church v Mont Blanc
These snowy
peaks create the
churchs spires
giving it a
mountainous
appearance in
shape from a
distance.
La Sagrada Familias columns v Tarragona
forest canopies.
Carved tree trunks change into
branch like structural supports
inspired by natures forests
raising our eyes to the patterns
dancing in the leaves above.
Week 1 - Independent Study Task
Complete 2 pages in your Developmental Workbook
based on your response to the work of Antoni Gaudi.
(Include text, images and drawings)

Complete 2 pages in your Developmental Workbook
of Line Drawings based on your response to Natural
Forms See next slide.

Bring in a natural form that you would like to work
with for next weeks lesson.

Look at your own world and respond!

Remember we are off to the Grand Mosque this week
for our AO1 so bring a camera and your DW.
Line
Drawings