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Steampunk: Steam-powered Art. What is Steampunk, anyway? It's a writing, art, fashion and design genre that combines the romantic Victorian age with the steam-powered technology of the industrial revolution. It became popular in the 1980's and early 1990's. It is currently - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Steampunk: Steam-powered Art

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What is Steampunk, anyway?It's a writing, art, fashion and design genre that combines the romantic Victorian age with the steam-poweredtechnology of the industrial revolution.It became popular inthe 1980'sand early1990's. It iscurrently enjoying a resurgence.

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The term “steampunk” was coined by author K.W. Jeter when he waslooking for a term to describe stories set in a 19th century time period with mechanical elements similar to H.G. Wells'The Time Machine &20,000 Leagues UnderThe Sea by JulesVerne.

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Time travel, futurism, dirigibles,steam & spring power, gears & vintage

machinery are all part of the steampunk image.

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Since the 1990'sthe steampunk genrehas expanded beyond recognizablehistorical periodsto works set in fantasy worlds where steam- or spring-poweredtechnology is used.

“HMS Ophelia” by Delenon deviantart.com

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Ingrid PomeroyDigital art

“Steampunk Sisters”

by

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“Girl With PocketWatch”by Ingrid PomeroyDigital art

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byIngrid Pomeroy

“Steampunk Toddler”

Digital art

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The first everSteampunk artexhibition washeld at Oxford University.It was the highestattended exhibitin the history ofthe museum.

A U.S. artistnamed Art Donovanwas the curatorfor the event.

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“The Electric Skull” by Art Donovan

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“Steampunk Tripod FloorLamp”byArt Donovan

Photograph bySam Van Olffen

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“The Ferryman Lamp” byArt Donovan

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Steampunk has foundits way intomovies and comics,too.

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The edgy, historical/futuristic,romantic and mechanical style of Steampunk lends itself well to motivational class lessons in Literature, Creative Writing, History, Science and Art.

Digital art by Morgan, MHS 9th gr.

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Steampunk Fashion

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How about a steam-powered guitar?

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Steampunk jewelryoften utilizes watch parts and gears.

Items can be attached with glue.

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This pin combinesvintage photos with metal charms.

The gears in thisnecklace areimbedded in clearacrylic.

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You will be creatingyour own Steampunk jewelrypiece.

Materials for the projectwill include metal, wire,polymer clay, paper and vintage photos.

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You will be using techniques you have already learned, and some new onesfor this project.

Connecting materials used will includewire wrapping, jump rings. & gluing.

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On Thursday, February 24th,your class along with other3-D art classes will be exhibitingSteampunk projects at thePublic Library. Also included in the art show will be work by the 2-Dart classes. The exhibit will be from 5:30 - 7:00. All students, parents, and friends are invited!

Refreshment will be provided !!

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Resources:Jean Campbell, Steampunk Style Jewelry, 2009

artdonovan.typepad.comclker.comdeviantart.comfreevectors.netgraphicsfairy.blogspot.com (great for free images)keepdesigning.comribbonrail.comsteampunkmuseumexhibition.blogspot.comsteampunkscholar.blogspot.comtrendhunter.com (Art& Design tab, Pro Trends)vintageprintable.com

For Photoshop lessons for beginners:mmerchant.us/class work(great handbook)