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Drawing Portraits Using a Grid
A well-developed art instructional activity is always great to have around. This instructional activity on portrait drawing includes a full procedure, modifications, background information on artist Chuck Close, recommended websites, and...
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Value Study Pencil -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst
Seventh graders examine the life of artist Chuck Close. They use markers to create an image to show a range of values. They develop a grid to represent these values.
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Value Study Marker -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst
Sixth graders examine the work of artist Chuck Close. They create their own image using markers that show a range of values. They develop a grid to replicate those values.
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Playing With the Grid
Students examine works of grid art by the painter Chuck Close. They discuss the process of creating a drawing using a grid, view images of grid art, and create a grid drawing.
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Looking at the World Through the Eyes of Chuck Close
First graders examine and analyze various works of art by Chuck Close. They listen to a book about Chuck Close, discuss images of his artwork, and create original paintings in the style of Chuck Close.
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Pixel Painting
Students study the artwork of Chuck Close to examine Photorealism. They create a pixel painting using a monochromatic color scheme.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Grid Self Portrait
This lesson plan explores how Chuck Close uses photography and a mathematical grid to create his large portraits. Hands-on activities encourage students to create using the grid, during which they will learn about variation, repetition,...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Texture
Young scholars will be introduced to one of the basic elements of art, texture, by identifying different types of textures found in multiple works of art and hypothesize what materials and techniques were used to achieve that texture....
University of Washington
Washington: Close Call
This site contains background information on the artist Chuck Close. Also includes links to other sites about Chuck Close. A good source for reports and papers.
Other
Artist of Contrast: Chuck Close
This site gives a brief description of Close's painting styles.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma Exhibit: Chuck Close
A brief introduction to the work of photorealist painter Chuck Close. Includes visual examples of his work, including the recognizable "Big Self-Portrait".
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Chuck Close
Follow the evolution and creative process of the monumental work done by artist Chuck Close.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Photorealism Art Movement
The biography of the Photorealism art movement founded in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Portrait of the Art World: Chuck Close
Brief essay about the artistic interests of American artist Chuck Close.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Chuck Close
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Chuck Close in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Washington Post: Chuck Close
Follow the evolution and creative process of the monumental work done by artist Chuck Close.