Numbers in the compositional structure
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This lesson plan aims to teach 17-18 year old students about compositional structure in Renaissance and Baroque art through examples of representative artworks. In the 60 minute lesson, students will first learn how Renaissance artists like Giotto, Leon Battista Alberti, and Botticelli used mathematical ratios and geometry in their compositions to achieve harmony. They will then compare the symmetrical, pyramidal compositions of Piero della Francesca to the dynamic, diagonal compositions and use of chiaroscuro in Rubens' works. To practice these concepts, students will then simplify and interpret compositional structures from examples of Renaissance and Baroque art in their own sketches. Finally, the class will discuss what they learned about compositional structures and new art terms.
Numbers in the compositional structure
- 1. Lesson Plan „Numbers in the compositional structure” “Carmen Sylva” High school Ploiești, România Professors: Rita Bădulescu, Iulia Ignat Unit: Numbers Subunit:Numbersinthe compositional structure Age group: 17 – 18 years old Time: 60 minutes Resources – Materials: Copies of representative works of art of the Renaissance and Baroque period (Giotto, Leon Battista Alberti,Botticelli,Piero’sDellaFrancesca, Rubens) Acrylic paint, brushes, paper Recycled language: Canvas, Renaissance, Baroque, work of art, composition, palette, equilibrium, rhythm New language: Sfumato,value, hue, chiaroscuro, color harmony Objectifs: Pupils should be able to: 1. Understand the term „rhythm” and the meaning of „compositional structure”. 2. Understand and recognize the difference between the Renaissance and Baroque curents. 3. Understand the role of numbers in the creation of the artists in Renaissance. 4. Comprehend and learn new art terms. 5. Practice by painting in order to understand and learn new compositional structures. Time Procedure 15’ - Introduction – Our lesson is about artistic composition and we chose to exemplify through a comparison between Renaissance and Baroque. Let’s remember about Giotto. What does he bring new to the pictorial representation?He overstepsthe classicaltechniqueof representingicons,suchas flat,decorative shapesandvolumesinterpretation,withnoperspective.Hisworks begin to have compositional structure. What does it mean compositional structure? Whole class
- 2. C.s. representsthesecretmathematicsof apainting.Itisbasedmore ongeometry andthe artistsof the Renaissance periodusednumbersinordertofindharmonious solutions to compose. Leon Battista Alberti studied architecture, mathematics, music and the art of painting.He creates a connectionbetweenmusical rhythmandvisual rhythm.He suggests some compositional structures based on musical consonance: 2/3, ¾, ½ or other derivatives 9/12/16 or 4/6/9. Botticelli uses these numbers in order to bring harmony in his works. The golden ratio is frequently used as a measurement in the Renaissance. In today’s lesson for a better understanding of the importance of compositional structure,we create a comparisonbetweenthe Renaissance and Baroque styles. In Piero’s Della Francesca work of art, we can observe a clear, symmetrical composition,structuredinasolidpyramidshape. It’s all harmony and simplicity. The triptych“The descentof the cross”of Rubensformdynamiccompositions,the character’s movements are drawn on diagonal axis, also there are character congestions, painted in chiaroscuro technique to underline the specific drama caught in the scenes. 30’ - Activity – Practice – The sketches that we are making will simplify and interpret two kind of compositions,one fromthe Renaissance period,thatcapturesa simple geometry basedonthe musical rhythms,withbrightcolors,pyramidalstructure,harmonious shapes and one from Baroque period, that brings strong movement, agglomeration,dynamismandchiaroscurocontrast.We will keepthe linesdrawn on the copies of the works of art to understand and to be able to highlight the specifics of every artistic period. Individual work 15’ - Evaluation – We discussabout the exercise/practice and we underline the new learnt terms. Whole class