Post on 24-Dec-2015
Who was Gustave Klimt? An Austrian painter Responsible for founding the Austrian
school of painting known as the Vienna Secession
In the 1880s and 1890s he produced murals for public buildings
Who was Gustave Klimt? Experimented with fantastical imagery and
bold, decorative styles Rebelled against the traditional academic
art style and became part of the Art Nouveau movement
The Style of Gustave Klimt
characterized by his use of organic, ornamental shapes and patterns, and his use of gold and silver colours
Step One Create a drawing
with pencil that incorporates an ornamental, decorative tree as the base for your work
Use the piece of white drawing paper provided
Step Two Design the patterns of shapes that will
overlay on the trunk, branches and the ground below the tree
Step Three Place your pencil drawing over the
Scratch Board provided Attach at the top and bottom with a tiny
piece of tape Trace the drawing. The image will transfer
onto the black surface Remove the drawing paper
Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern
when designing your tree Patterns of shape and line will add the
interest to your final work, so use a variety
Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern
when designing your tree Patterns of shape and line will add the
interest to your final work, so use a variety Craftsmanship is very important, take your
time to create a pleasing composition
Things to Remember Use a creative and decorative line pattern
when designing your tree Patterns of shape and colour will add the
interest to your final work, so use a variety Craftsmanship is very important, take your
time to create a pleasing composition Fill the space