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Michael An Instrument of Nature

Michael An Instrument of Nature. By: Emily Helbig Carly Marnik. General noticings. Purple guitar Silver accents Rhinestones Chronicles Michael Jackson’s life Guitar is held by Jackson’s famous glove. Specific noticings. Jackson’s hits written on the fretboard of the guitar

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Michael An Instrument of Nature

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  1. Michael An Instrument of Nature By: Emily Helbig CarlyMarnik

  2. General noticings • Purple guitar • Silver accents • Rhinestones • Chronicles Michael Jackson’s life • Guitar is held by Jackson’s famous glove

  3. Specific noticings • Jackson’s hits written on the fretboard of the guitar • No strings • Silver paint is chipping

  4. Specific noticings • 1. 1960s-1970s: The Jackson 5 Era • 2. Late 80s: The “Bad” Era • 3. Early 90s: The “Dangerous” Era • 4. Late 90s: The Fatherhood Era 2. 4. 1. 3.

  5. Specific noticings • Tribute to “Thriller” • Some rhinestones on glove are missing • Cord accents glove

  6. Sensory noticings • Hear: People entering museum, talking, footsteps • Smell: “New car smell” • Temperature: Cold • Lighting: Natural light from windows and skylights

  7. Questioning & Inquiry • Was this artwork created before or after Michael Jackson’s death? • Was the artist trying to depict Michael Jackson in a positive light? • Is there a specific reason why there are so many rhinestones covering the guitar and the glove? • What purpose does the cord serve in the work of art? • Why is this on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

  8. Contextual Information • Cleveland community public art project • Create 10-ft-tall Fender Stratocaster guitars • Designs represent local and national artists • Display guitars on the streets of Cleveland

  9. Contextual information • Michael An Instrument of Nature designed by Richard Moodie and Terri Tufts • 27,600 rhinestones • Plays Michael Jackson’s songs

  10. Contextual information • Began his career with the Jackson 5 • Hits such as “ABC” and “I’ll Be There” • Launched solo career by age of 13 with song “Got to Be There”

  11. Contextual information • Jackson’s “Thriller” Album had 7 hit singles • Used latest technology in “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” videos • First performed moonwalk in 1983

  12. CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION • Won record breaking 8 Grammy awards in 1984 • Became Artist of the Decade due to successes of “Thriller” and “Bad” albums

  13. Contextual information • Jackson’s film editor was wearing 1 glove as he sorted through film • Jackson expressed interest in the glove and asked to have one • He covered it in sequins and wore it on his tour

  14. Contextual information • Jackson’s life surrounded by controversy • Child abuse allegations • Plastic surgery • Neverland Ranch • Sudden death

  15. Curricular connections • To Michael Jackson as a performer: • Glove as an Everyday Work of Art • All of his songs have a story • Connections between dancing and music • To the work of art: • Different perspectives to the artwork: similar to the Avalon • Multiple forms of representation: pictures, words, and auditory output • Storytelling is a version of world-making: the artwork tells the story of Jackson’s life

  16. Curricular connections • Intro • A • A • B • A • A • B • Improv • B until end of song

  17. Personal connections • Our generation was not exposed to Michael Jackson’s talent • Jackson’s death sparked our interest in his career • Pictures on the guitar made us interested in exploring his life

  18. Key Ideas • Guitar structure • Glove • Rhinestones • Color • Placement in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Images of Michael Jackson • Music • List of hits • Motivation of the artist • Controversy surrounding Michael Jackson • Perspectives

  19. Possible lines of inquiry • Why did the artist choose to represent Michael Jackson’s career on a guitar, which is an instrument we do not usually associate with him? • Why does the artist feel it was necessary to use music along with written words to convey a representation of Michael Jackson? • How do the pictures of Michael Jackson on the guitar challenge our preconceived notions of his personal life?

  20. lines of inquiry • How do the design structure, color, rhinestones, music, and images work together to represent Michael Jackson’s musical career? • How does the artist’s use of the guitar and glove structure, written words, images of Michael Jackson, and music challenge our preconceived notions of Michael Jackson? Aesthetic Pedagogical

  21. Experiential activities • Visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH • Explore Michael Jackson showcases • Learn about other artists during the height of Jackson’s popularity

  22. Experiential activities • Case study of the “Thriller” music video • Focus on technology, costume design, makeup, story development • Learn portions of the famous dance

  23. Experiential activities • Students select their own favorite artists and create a guitar structure to represent them • Use of clay molds, drawings, paintings, or any other artistic media

  24. Museum visit Mind Map “Thriller” video Form Guitar Perspectives Activities Connections Rhinestones Michael An Instrument of Nature Noticings Structure Everyday Work of Art Death? Lighting SoloCareer Artist? Contextual Information Questioning Cord? Jackson 5 Controversy

  25. References • http://www.cleveland.com/guitarmania/ • http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2009/0626/p02s19-usgn.html • http://www.youtube.com/ • http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/biography.html • http://anomalies-unlimited.com/Jackson.html

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