Giuseppe Arcimboldo
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Students will analyze the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo and construct collage portraits from food imagery inspired by his work. They will explore how technology can be used in the preservation of artwork.
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Students will invent contemporary versions of Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s food portraits.
Students will develop collage skills while using various papers and approaches to creating a portrait.
Students will utilize drawing to overcome creative obstacles.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s food portraits and invite comparisons to contemporary art.
- Demonstrate collage skills, utilizing various papers and techniques for creating a human face.
National Standards
Create
Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.1.7aApply methods to overcome creative blocks.
7.VA:Cr1.1Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
10 minutes
Demonstration Time
10 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour
Supplies and Materials
- Food imagery (magazines, food packages, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Paper (any size or color)
- Scissors
- Adhesive (glue, glue stick, or tape)
- White paper
- Pencil & eraser
- Black pen or marker
- Crayons
National Standards
Create
Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.1.7aApply methods to overcome creative blocks.
7.VA:Cr1.1
Steps
Introduce Arcimboldo and Gather Papers
Discuss Giuseppe Arcimboldo's food portraits and compare it to contemporary art.
Choose a solid colored piece of paper for the base of the collage.
Gather imagery of food (magazines, newspapers, mailers, and used food packing).
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