Introduction


Alabama Artists

Perhaps, one of Alabama's greatest "natural" resources is its artists; individuals who come from all walks of life, all cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and beliefs. Our state owes a debt of gratitude to these creators and their artistic contributions. They help us understand where we come from as Alabamians; they guide us as we negotiate and discover our own personal pathways in life, and they represent us well to the nation and to the world as "ambassadors of art" who collectively demonstrate the spirit, resilience, and heritage of the people of Alabama.

Sign that reads 'welcome to Alabama the Beautiful'

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Elements of Art and Principles of Design

So far, you have worked to identify, analyze, and interpret different artworks based on what the artist used to create them. You have learned about the elemental foundations that provide the structural basis for art-making. You have learned how to apply the principles of design to an artwork and have become aware of some of the stories that artists tell through their art. You have looked at artwork from all over the world and applied your knowledge of how these artists produce their work.

In this lesson, you are ready to bring the process "home" to Alabama as you study and produce artwork reflective of your own personal journey, your own identity, and your own personal statement.

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Charlie Lucas

The Alabama artist you will learn about in this unit, Charlie Lucas, might be familiar to you. You might have actually met him or seen examples of his work. He might have served in your schools as an artist-in-education or as a guest teacher. Or he might even live close to you as a neighbor and community member!

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Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Analyze the artistic contributions of Alabama artist Charlie Lucas.
  • Describe how Charlie Lucas uses the Elements of Art and Principles of design in his artwork.
  • Study and evaluate how Charlie Lucas related his personal identities through his artwork.
  • Identify found objects, mixed media and sculpture

Enduring Understandings

  • Through their use of elements and structures of their art form, artists and performers provide clues to their expressive intent.
  • Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches.
  • Their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes influence individuals' selection and process of creating in the arts.
  • The forming, integration, and refinement of aesthetic components, principles, and processes create purpose, meaning, and artistic quality in the arts.
  • People create and interact with objects, places, and design that define, shape, enhance, and empower their lives.
  • Visual imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Arts Survey standards: 2, 3, 4, 7

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