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Erin Walshe

Scheme:

A response to the work of Hiroshige and an investigation into the use of colour and

subject matter of the two prints.

Group: 584

No. Of Pupils: 12

No. Of Lessons: 11

Total time: 9hrs. 10 mins

Aims

To help pupils to:

Respond to an artist and their work. Investigate the use of colour Understand subject matter Apply subject matter in their own surroundings Apply techniques to their own work

Overall Learning Outcomes for the Scheme

On completion pupils should be able to:

Learn how to read and respond to a piece of art. Be familiar with the colours and style that this particular artist uses Gain knowledge about the subject matter of the prints including its history and

purpose at the time (Postcards)

Personally respond to subject matter (i.e. taking a scene from their ownenvironment and apply it in similar ways that Hiroshige did)

Learn the techniques of Hiroshige and apply them to their work (i.e. Blocks ofcolour)

People Walking Under Cherry Trees at Night.


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Creating a postcard from the watercolour images.

Investigating

Hiroshiges use of colour and subject matter around Garbally.

An example of an urban scene.

Reflects the People Walking

Under Cherry Trees at Night

print. The gradient of colour in

the sky is prevalent as well asthe mixture of colours (orange,

blue and purple) in the

foreground. Bright and strong

colours as in Hiroshiges

work. Objects closer are

darker in colour. The use of

lines and perspective that

brings the eyes up to the centre


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Another example of an urban

scene in Garbally. The use of

lines brings our eyes to the

arch. The arrow in the photo

even aids in this. The gradient

of blues is seen in the sky. Theinclusion of cars adds to the

urban setting. Once again we

have the darker colours in the

foreground. The use of light

and dark add to our depth in

perception.

The alleys create many lines in

the image. Bringing the

attention of our eyes from the

right to the left of the image.

Once again the gradient of the

blues are present in the sky.

There is even a gradient of

greys on the concrete, as well

as a texture of reds and whites.The shadows from the sun

create a distinct line which

differs to the gradual change

of colour in the gradient.

An example of a rural scene.

Reflects the Mount Fuji

print. Bright and strong use of

colours as in Hiroshiges. The

gradient is seen in the sky and

in the grass. The foreground

is quite dark with the shadows

of trees. Variations and

mixture of colours from red,

orange, green, yellow, blue,

grey and black. Our attention

is drawn to the left of theimage as the hill swoops up

the statue.


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The sky in this image is a

perfect example of the

gradient and fading from a

colour to the white. Theshadows of the trees are of

great contrast to the statue and

the grass in the foreground. In

this example the foreground is

not as dark but the use of

colour is still strong as well as

providing the gradient of

greens in the grass. Mixing of

yellows in greens as well as

brown and black.

The lines of the road and the

fence lead the eye up towards

the centre. The gradient is seen

in the road instead of the sky

this time. The shadows create

darker areas in the trees and on

the ground below. Mixture of

strong colours of green,

yellow, orange, brown, grey

and white.


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Exploring

The process of the Watercolour and building up the colour.

Draw line drawing, no tone or sketch, lightly. As detailed as possible andhighlighting areas of various colours.

Begin colour of background (sky). Colour softly first with pressing harder on

darker areas. Mix the two blues. Remember the white of yourpage is a colour.Apply little white from light to dark areas. Mix colours with water and

brushwork.

Next is the foreground of the grass. Colours are 2x greens, yellow, and brown,

orange, black. Work light to dark with patches of various colours. This builds

up the colours. Add lines of texture at the front to show texture of grass. Use

little black. Apply little water from light to darker colours. You can create

texture through the movement of your brush.


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History and Critical Studies:

Notice the comparisons and contrast between the two. (Binary Analysis) Use of bright colour. Urban and rural scene. Landscape and portrait. Used as postcards in their time.

Hiroshige was regarded as one of the leading landscape artists in Japanese

printmaking especially in woodblock. He was born in Edo (present day Hong

Kong). Hiroshige had a great understanding of narrative and was able to depict

the beauty of nature such as rain, moon, trees and flowers which were present

in majority of his prints.

Literacy:Through asking questions, their answers should include words such as urban, rural,

landscape, portrait, detail, and natural, crowded, desolate. Get them to note these key

words so that they can refer to them when applying it to their own work.

Numeracy:

Ratio, height, registration (when talking about his method of printing on wood blocks)

Use of Digital Media:

Presentation slide of the two images and talk about them in detail.


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Differentiation:

For those who are finding the project a challenge- get the student(s) to do at least two

of the three images, concentrating on a small area to capture as much detail of the

colour as possible.

For those who are more capable in the project- get the student(s) to go into deeperdetail in their drawings that they have exceeded in i.e. bringing out more texture,

shadows and tones within their drawings.

Teaching/Learning Strategies:

Presentation of the artist and individual response to their work.

Explanation of different methods and how to use them i.e. Watercolour pencils,

creating a gradient.

Materials/Resources/Facilitates:

Paper, pen, markers, watercolour pencils, stencil, images, scissors, glue, paintbrushes,

blank postcards (for the end of project)

Safety Precautions:

Clean up after every class

Caution when handling and walking with scissors


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Assessment Rubric.

Reading/Responding to an imageWritten task responding to an unseenimage of Hiroshige.

(15 marks)

Write three facts about the image Plum Garden at Kameido, concerning the colour,

subject matter and perspective.

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2.

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Knowledge of the artist Hiroshige and his printsWritten task aboutHiroshige and his work.

(15 marks)

Write three facts about Hiroshige and his two prints Mount Fujiand People

Walking under Cherry Trees at Night. This can include the history of the artist and

his medium, the use of colour and/or style, the subject matter, the function of the

images at the time.

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2.

3.


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Attitude willingness to learn, taking instruction and applying it to work. (10marks)

Personal Response to the workPersonally responding to the work ofHiroshige and applying his use of colour and style to own work. (30 marks)

Overall Performancethe overall outcome of the image(s). The amount ofeffort and work applied to the tasks. (30 marks)

Attitude

/10

Reading An

Image

/15

Knowledge of

Artist+Work

/15

Personal

Response

/30

Overall

Performance

/30

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