Visual Arts and the Hall of Fame Experience

Field Trip/Videoconference Experience

Presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame

The purpose of the Pro Football Hall of Fame The purpose of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is to honor, preserve, educate and promote is to honor, preserve, educate and promote the game of professional football.the game of professional football.The HOF opened in 1963 and was originally The HOF opened in 1963 and was originally comprised of two buildings. comprised of two buildings. The types of galleries in the museum are The types of galleries in the museum are varied, containing a vast number of objects varied, containing a vast number of objects and textual items that are on display. and textual items that are on display.

Intro to the DisplaysIntro to the Displays

The are many types of displays within The are many types of displays within the Pro Football Hall of Fame. the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Art is a universal language serving as Art is a universal language serving as a form of visual communication a form of visual communication throughout the displays. throughout the displays.

Imagine how the museum would look Imagine how the museum would look and function if all forms of art were and function if all forms of art were removed. removed.

Forms of Art in the Forms of Art in the Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of Fame

Fine art in the HOF includes but is not Fine art in the HOF includes but is not limited to sculptures, drawings, paintings, limited to sculptures, drawings, paintings, architecture and photography. architecture and photography.

Commercial art in the HOF includes but is Commercial art in the HOF includes but is not limited to cartooning, lettering, logo not limited to cartooning, lettering, logo design, caricatures, display design, jewelry design, caricatures, display design, jewelry design, photography, graphic arts, design, photography, graphic arts, videography and computer graphicsvideography and computer graphics. .

SculpturesSculptures

There are generally two forms of There are generally two forms of sculptures – relief and in the round sculptures – relief and in the round (freestanding). (freestanding).

Both forms of sculpture can be additive Both forms of sculpture can be additive (built up) or subtractive (carved).(built up) or subtractive (carved).

Examples of sculptural works of art in the Examples of sculptural works of art in the museum include relief figures, statues and museum include relief figures, statues and busts.busts.

The Sculptural Process of The Sculptural Process of Bronze CastingBronze Casting

Cast bronze sculptures require several Cast bronze sculptures require several steps. steps.

This sculptural method originated in This sculptural method originated in ancient Greece. ancient Greece.

The busts of all HOF inductees have been The busts of all HOF inductees have been made from cast bronze after making a clay made from cast bronze after making a clay model. model.

Bust of Franco Harris, 1990 Bust of Aristotle, 325 B.C.

Bronze Casting Marble sculpture

Find similarities and differences in the two busts shown below:

Sculpting the Bust of John Elway –Sculpting the Bust of John Elway –Initial Clay Model Initial Clay Model

Sculpture of Jim Thorpe, 1963 Discus thrower, Roman Copy

Bronze Casting of Greek Bronze casting, 485 B.C.

Compare the two full size statues. How are they alike? How do they differ? Does each effectively achieve its purpose?

The Process of Relief SculptureThe Process of Relief Sculpture

The earliest examples of relief sculptures The earliest examples of relief sculptures are found in European caves, Sumeria and are found in European caves, Sumeria and Ancient Egypt.Ancient Egypt.

Relief sculptures cannot be viewed from all Relief sculptures cannot be viewed from all sides, as they remain attached to a sides, as they remain attached to a background. They are either carved into background. They are either carved into their background or built up over it. their background or built up over it.

Greek Horses from a frieze on the Parthenon, 450 Bc. Carved Marble. The group portrays gods involved in a battle.

Notice that the viewer is not able to see the reverse side of these Relief sculptures. What else is similar about them?

Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1963. Sculptor: Dale Drulius. Pounded copper. The group portrays a wide receiver, a tackle and a guard.

Comparison of Relief Sculptures

ArchitectureArchitecture

The concept of “form follows function” in The concept of “form follows function” in architecture was created by Louis Sullivan architecture was created by Louis Sullivan in the late 1800’s. in the late 1800’s.

Domes have been used by architects Domes have been used by architects throughout history. throughout history.

Domes are often constructed over circular Domes are often constructed over circular rooms called rotundas. rooms called rotundas.

The floor plan of a building shows an aerial The floor plan of a building shows an aerial view of the exterior shape and the interior view of the exterior shape and the interior layout, including placement of rooms. layout, including placement of rooms.

Pro Football HOF Pantheon U.S. Capital

Canton, Ohio Rome, Italy Building

Washington, D. C.

How are they similar?

How do they differ?

Comparison of Domes

Dome InteriorsDome Interiors

Can you match these domes to the exterior views shown in the previous slide?

“Form Follows Function”

-Louis Sullivan

Carson Piery Scott Fallingwater Pro Football HOF

Department Store Private residence Museum

Chicago, Illinois Bear Run, PA Canton, Ohio

How does the design or form of each building make it function as intended by the architect?

Painting and DrawingPainting and Drawing

Portraits and IllustrationsPortraits and IllustrationsPortraits were originally created to create a Portraits were originally created to create a lasting image of an individual for historical lasting image of an individual for historical purposes. Before photography, drawn or purposes. Before photography, drawn or painted portraits were the only way to painted portraits were the only way to capture this image. Portraits today can be in capture this image. Portraits today can be in many forms. many forms. Drawing techniques are used to create Drawing techniques are used to create cartoons, portraits, illustrations and a variety cartoons, portraits, illustrations and a variety of other ideas. If you visit the Pro Football of other ideas. If you visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, be observant of the ways that Hall of Fame, be observant of the ways that drawings are used in the exhibits. drawings are used in the exhibits.

Commissioner Pete Rozelle President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Formal Portraits – Painted in Oils

How are the sitters of these portraits represented? What can you learn about these men by observing their portraits?

Napoleon The Iron Man

Jacques Louis David

How are these portraits different from the previous slide?

What do these portraits tell you about the men they portray?

PhotographyPhotography

Photography was commonly used in the Photography was commonly used in the 1800’s, but was not considered an art 1800’s, but was not considered an art form until the turn of the century. form until the turn of the century. Photography was originally used to Photography was originally used to document people and events. document people and events. Photography can enhance museum Photography can enhance museum displays in a variety of ways. displays in a variety of ways. There are many examples of both still and There are many examples of both still and action photography in the museum. action photography in the museum.

Action photography example

Still photography example

LogosLogos

Discuss two possible parts of a logoDiscuss two possible parts of a logo

Discuss the design and purpose of a logoDiscuss the design and purpose of a logo

Discuss where logos might be found at the Discuss where logos might be found at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Can you identify these logos? Which are easier to Identify? Why?

Museum Visit ActivitiesMuseum Visit Activities

SCULPTURE SCULPTURE

Identify sculptures in the museum by form Identify sculptures in the museum by form (relief or free-standing).(relief or free-standing).

Choose a favorite sculpture and explain Choose a favorite sculpture and explain why it appeals to you.why it appeals to you.

Describe the sculpture to someone who Describe the sculpture to someone who has never seen it.has never seen it.

Museum Visit ActivitiesMuseum Visit Activities

ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE Observe the architecture of the Pro Football Hall Observe the architecture of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Describe building materials, shapes and of Fame. Describe building materials, shapes and sizes of various components of the structure.sizes of various components of the structure.Observe the floor plan of the museum – consider Observe the floor plan of the museum – consider the height and color of walls and ceilings, the flow the height and color of walls and ceilings, the flow of people as they observe displays, the effect of of people as they observe displays, the effect of the lighting.the lighting.Note the sizes of the various rooms in the Note the sizes of the various rooms in the museum and explain why they are large or small, museum and explain why they are large or small, whether they have bright or subtle lighting.whether they have bright or subtle lighting.

Museum Visit ActivitiesMuseum Visit Activities

PortraiturePortraiture

As you tour the museum, watch for As you tour the museum, watch for portraits. Ask who the portraits represent portraits. Ask who the portraits represent and why they are included in the museum. and why they are included in the museum.

What forms of art were used to create the What forms of art were used to create the portraits? Are they painted, drawn, portraits? Are they painted, drawn, photographed or sculpted? photographed or sculpted?

Museum Visit ActivitiesMuseum Visit Activities

PHOTOGRAPHYPHOTOGRAPHY

Identify areas where photographs are used Identify areas where photographs are used in museum displays. What do the in museum displays. What do the photographs show? How did you learn photographs show? How did you learn from them?from them?

Choose a favorite photograph and explain Choose a favorite photograph and explain the reasons for your selectionthe reasons for your selection. . Is your Is your favorite photograph a still shot or an favorite photograph a still shot or an action shot?action shot?

Follow-up ActivitiesFollow-up Activities

Design the floor plan and exterior of a Design the floor plan and exterior of a museum, choosing your own theme. How will museum, choosing your own theme. How will the exterior indicate what’s to be found the exterior indicate what’s to be found inside? inside?

Determine the sizes and shapes of rooms and Determine the sizes and shapes of rooms and the types of displays.the types of displays.

Create a museum display, choosing your own Create a museum display, choosing your own theme. What forms of art work will the display theme. What forms of art work will the display contain? Will it include sculpture, portraits, contain? Will it include sculpture, portraits, photography and/or logos? What type of text photography and/or logos? What type of text will accompany the display? will accompany the display?

Follow-up ActivitiesFollow-up Activities

Research another museum and Research another museum and compare its physical features to those compare its physical features to those of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Research logos. Determine which logos Research logos. Determine which logos are most readily identified in the United are most readily identified in the United States and around the world. Why are States and around the world. Why are these logos effective? Design a logo these logos effective? Design a logo that represents you or one of your that represents you or one of your interests. interests.