Personal Influences: Inspirational Art
Have you given some thought to your artistic influences? It is now time to complete your portfolio by choosing historic artworks that inspire a personal style, subject, and technique.
Take some time to review examples of artwork presented. You may also want to research the works of any artist of your choice by visiting the local library or using other sources.
Pick at least two works of art that influence the personal style, subject matter, and/or technique. Complete a Personal Influences: Inspirational Art by describing a chosen artwork and answering the reflective questions.
In the Evaluation section of this lesson, you will submit today’s worksheet along with the worksheets completed.
Personal Influences: Inspirational Art Worksheet
Artwork 1: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
Description: The Starry Night is an oil painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889. The painting depicts a beautiful night sky with swirling clouds and bright stars. In the foreground, there is a village with small houses and a church.
Reflective Questions:
1. How does this artwork influence my personal style?
The way Vincent van Gogh uses color and brushstrokes in The Starry Night inspires me to experiment with bold colors and various textures in my own artwork. I also admire the way he creates movement in the sky and the sense of depth in the village below.
2. What subject matter does this artwork inspire me to explore?
The Starry Night inspires me to explore night landscapes and cityscapes. I am drawn to the idea of capturing the beauty of a nighttime sky and the way it interacts with the surroundings.
3. What technique used in this artwork inspires me to try it out?
The thin, short brushstrokes that Vincent van Gogh uses to create the swirling clouds and stars in The Starry Night inspire me to try out a similar technique in my own artwork.
Artwork 2: The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Description: The Persistence of Memory is a surrealistic painting created by Salvador Dali in 1931. The painting features surreal imagery of melting clocks melting and distorted figures in a desolate landscape.
Reflective Questions:
1. How does this artwork influence my personal style?
The surrealistic imagery in The Persistence of Memory inspires me to explore the use of unexpected and bizarre imagery in my own artwork. I appreciate the way Salvador Dali challenges the normalcy of reality and creates a dreamlike atmosphere in this painting.
2. What subject matter does this artwork inspire me to explore?
The Persistence of Memory inspires me to explore themes related to time and memory. I am interested in creating artwork that captures the fleeting nature of time and the way memories can be distorted over time.
3. What technique used in this artwork inspires me to try it out?
The way Salvador Dali creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the surreal landscape of The Persistence of Memory inspires me to try out similar techniques in my own artwork. I am interested in experimenting with perspective and illusion to create surreal environments.