8th Grade: Symbolic Prints

Symbolism in Renaissance Art:

What is a SYMBOL?  A person, place, or thing that figuratively stands for something else.  It is more abstract and representative.


Examples: 

-- The American Flag:  Stands for Freedom
-- A Wedding Band:  Stands for marriage and the commitment of 2 people


Symbols in Art help deepen the story of the painting.  When looking at artworks, you should be thinking about what each person, place, or thing could abstractly represent.


JAN VAN EYCK:

Printmaking History & Process:

-Printmaking originated in Japan in the early 11th century.
-The process was re-invented by Johanes Gutenburg with his printing press.
-Printmaking became popular because you could create multiple copies of the same image, making art more accessible and affordable.
-Albrect Durer was one of the most talented and famous printmakers of the Renaissance.

-Printmaking process is inking a surface and pressing it onto a piece of paper.  There are different kinds of surfaces, from wood to linoleum to metal.

YOUR PROJECT:  Self Portrait double reduction Print