Art and Design EOY's

What is recycling in crafting?

Using waste or recycled materials to create art and useful objects, which helps reduce pollution and protect the environment.

What are common recycled materials used in crafts?

Common recycled materials include cardboard, plastic bottles, newspaper, fabric scraps, tin cans, bottle caps, and old magazines.

What does sustainable art focus on?

Sustainable art focuses on reusing materials, reducing waste, and incorporating eco-friendly practices.

What are some craft ideas using recycled materials?

Craft ideas include paper mosaics, bottle planters, cardboard sculptures, and magazine collages.

What is Cubism?

Cubism is an art movement that started in the early 1900s, developed mainly by Picasso and Braque, where objects are broken into cubes, geometric shapes, and angular forms to show multiple viewpoints.

What are the two types of Cubism?

The two types of Cubism are Analytical Cubism, which is more detailed and uses neutral colors, and Synthetic Cubism, which features simpler shapes and brighter colors with collage.

What is a collage?

Collage is an artwork created by sticking various materials like paper, fabric, photographs, and recycled objects onto a surface to add texture and create layers.

Who is Pablo Picasso?

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist born in 1881, co-founder of Cubism, known for his abstract art and experimentation across multiple art styles.

Who is Georges Braque?

Georges Braque was a French artist born in 1882 who worked closely with Picasso and helped develop Cubism, focusing on structure, form, and space.

What is gesture drawing?

Gesture drawing is a quick sketch that captures movement and posture, focusing on action rather than detail, often completed in 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

Who is Edgar Degas?

Edgar Degas was a French artist born in 1834, famous for his paintings and drawings of dancers, known for his interest in movement and realistic poses.

What is the built environment?

The built environment refers to the human-made surroundings where people live and work, including buildings, roads, parks, and cities, combining architecture, engineering, and design.

What are visual and tactile textures?

Visual texture looks real but cannot be physically felt and is created using shading and colour variation, while tactile texture can be physically touched, found in materials like fabric and wood.

What are characteristics of Zaha Hadid's architecture?

Zaha Hadid's architecture features curved forms, flowing lines, and dynamic shapes, utilizing modern materials like glass, steel, and concrete.

What are important elements of building design?

Important design elements include shape, form, balance, proportion, perspective, and architectural details such as windows and roofs.

What techniques can be used for texture studies in drawing?

Texture studies can include techniques like cross-hatching, stippling, blending, scribbling, and layering for different materials.

What is building design practice?

Building design practice involves drawing structures like skyscrapers and bridges, focusing on 3D forms, depth, perspective, and texture, using works like Zaha Hadid’s for inspiration.