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Exquisite
Corpse
Objectives
Formal/Aesthetic:
To consider and apply "subjective" color choices. To gain
experience in adapting constraints such
as format and materials.
Conceptual:
To explore collaborative problem solving and brainstorming
techniques.
Technical:
To introduce the studio fundamentals of brush care, basic color
mixing, and application of acrylic paint.
Project
Overview
"Le
cadavre exquis boira le vin nouveau." "The exquisite
corpse will drink the new wine."
With these words began the experimental art form known as the "Exquisite Corpse." The tradition of the "Exquisite Corpse" dates back to literary forms now popularized as a "Mad Lib". The idea is based on an old parlor game wherein the collaborators are given limited information and must create a story. The results can vary from the absurd to the profound. In our version, the technique is a visual collaboration between three or more artists who divide up depiction of the head, arms/torso and legs of a creature-creation.
As
part of a collaborative team, you will create your own "exquisite
corpse" based on the idea of the fragmented body.
Reading
and References for Study
Reading:
Chapter 1 in Becky Koenig’s Color Workbook. Pages 1-15
Artists:
Marcel Duchamp, Gala and Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Man
Ray, Yves Tanguy, Remedios Varo.
Movements:
Dada, The Surrealists.
Vocabulary
color,
subtractive system , additive system, color physics , physical color
materials, hue, primary colors, secondary hues,
tertiary hues, RGB , color expression, complementary colors, local
color , color interaction, color discord.
Materials
Biology
paper, vellum pad, acrylic paints, brushes, paint palette, drawing
supplies, masking tape, ruler, exacto knife,
drawing board.
Process
Preliminary:
Before
coming to class read the discussion Subjective
Color
for
Unit I. Also, read the section on Identity
from
the handouts. Review the Project References above.
Exercise:
Part
I: Group Drawing Exercise
The
class is divided into groups of threes and each student selects the
word for a body part (head, torso, legs).
Each group divides a single sheet of drawing paper into three equal
parts. Each student draws an image based
on their assigned body part: head, arms/torso, and legs. Upon
completing their section of the drawing,
the student folds the paper over to keep the segment a secret from
their partners. The "edges" of the
drawings of these body parts (where they intersect the folds) should
still be visible, and is meant to be used
as a guide. Individual choices will be based on whatever comes to
mind at the moment.
Part
II: Group Painting exercise
Based
on the group drawing, create a painting from the images you devised.
Use an entire sheet of canvas paper
for each section of the body. You will each be responsible for
painting your personal parts of this Frankenstein.
For each segment you will each paint the creation in:
colors
you like (3 or more) and colors you dislike (3 or more)
Paint
a 1x1” color swatch for each of your chosen colors on a clean piece
of vellum. Name these colors in order
to describe and personalize them.
Critique Questions for Suggestion
1.
Did the groups arrive at unexpected outcomes? Or were they somewhat
predictable, even with the "exquisite corpse"
technique?
2.
How do subjective color choices impact the final character of the
project?
3.
Do the colors "harmonize"...or are they "dissonant?"
Does the final color scheme reinforce or distract from the idea
of the final image?
4.
Do you find these colors influenced by culture or societal reasons?
If so, name them specifically.
5.
Why do you think so many students have come up with "______"
as a favorite/ disliked color?
Notebook
Checklist
□ Syllabus
□ Clean and Organized
□ Turned in on Time
□ Clean and Organized
□ Turned in on Time
□ Discussion
Page on Subjective Color
□ Project
Objectives
□ Concept
Page on Collaboration
□ Vocabulary
□ Vocabulary
□ Research
□ Color
Swatches
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