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Chuck Close. PHOTOREALISM. By: Katelyn McAbier. Introduction. Lesson. Quiz. introduction.

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  1. Chuck Close PHOTOREALISM By: Katelyn McAbier Introduction Lesson Quiz

  2. introduction • To navigate this presentation use the arrow on the left to move to the previous slide, and the arrow on the right to move to the next slide. If you would like to go back to the title page, click the image of the house.

  3. introduction • Subject: Fine Arts: Chuck Close • Grade Level: Grade 7 • Objective: (Grade 7: 1PE) Students will explore the artwork and general biography of Chuck Close to gain an understanding of how he overcomes his physical disability to continue his passion, and take a quiz to test their knowledge.

  4. Directions • As stated before, use the arrows or home icon to navigate through the slides. • Read through the lesson carefully. We will cover information on the Photorealist artist, Chuck Close, including his artwork and the personal obstacles he has overcome to continue his passion. • Pay close attention to techniques used. Continue to Lesson

  5. Lesson • Chuck close is an American artist known for his Photorealistic paintings. • PHOTOREALISM: a type of art-making that blurs the distinction between photography and painting

  6. lesson • From an early age, Close had to face several forms of adversity including: • Severe dyslexia • Unpopularity in school • A neuromuscular condition that prevented him from playing sports • The death of his father at age 11 • Despite adversity, Close found comfort in art.

  7. Lesson • At age 14, Close went to a Jackson Pollock exhibition, where he was inspired by the artist’s unique style of painting. • It was at this moment that Close decided to become an artist. Jackson Pollock Full Fathom Five (1947)

  8. Lesson • Close graduated from the University of Washington in 1962, and moved on to Yale to acquire his Master of Fine Arts. • Although he was inspired by Abstract Expressionism, he developed his own photorealistic style while at Yale. • He reproduced polaroid pictures on a large scale. He used a technique he named “knitting.”

  9. Lesson • In the video imbedded below, Chuck Close explains why he uses his painting techniques and how they were inspired by his learning disabilities. Chuck Close's Gridding Technique

  10. Lesson • Close is confined to the use of a wheelchair due to the rupture of his spinal artery in 1988. • Although considered a quadriplegic, he regained some use of his limbs through physical therapy. • Close tapes paint brushes to his hands and uses rotating canvases to approach his large works.

  11. Lesson • Despite numerous disabilities and hardships, Chuck Close is a renowned and respected artist that maintains a positive attitude. In 2000, he was named a recipient of the National Medal of Arts. • In the embedded video below, watch Close’s inspirational letter to his younger self. • Letter to Myself

  12. ARE YOU READY FOR THE QUIZ? You have completed the lesson! You have the option to go to the home page, redo the lesson, or move on the quiz.

  13. Quiz: Question 1 • What kind of artwork does Chuck Close create? • Impressionist paintings • Photorealistic paintings • Pop Art • Photography

  14. CORRECT! NEXT QUESTION You’re getting “Close” to being an expert!

  15. SORRY, THAT IS INCORRECT! Give it another shot! REDO QUESTION

  16. Quiz: Question 2 • Define: Photorealism • Realistic photographs • Polaroid photos enlarged on a canvas • Photographs of paintings • A style of painting that blurs the distinction between photography and painting

  17. CORRECT! NEXT QUESTION You’re getting “Close” to being an expert!

  18. SORRY, THAT IS INCORRECT! Give it another shot! REDO QUESTION

  19. Quiz: Question 3 • Chuck Close uses all of the following techniques to paint EXCEPT: • A crew of students to paint his ideas • Taping paint brushes to his hands • A gridding system • Rotating canvases

  20. CORRECT! FINISH You’re getting “Close” to being an expert!

  21. SORRY, THAT IS INCORRECT! Give it another shot! REDO QUESTION

  22. YOU HAVE FINISHED THE QUIZ! You have the option to go to the homepage or continue on to the citation page. Remember Chuck Close’s philosophy: Even if things get tough, there is always a way to get happy again!

  23. Citations Images: www.google.com Ohio Fine Art Standards: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Academic-Content-Standards/Fine-Arts Information: http://www.biography.com/people/chuck-close-9251491?page=2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e-p5M0vhZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milXH-433vs Sounds: Microsoft Powerpoint

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