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Introduction Task Procedure Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Info Bibliography

Introduction:

Have you ever wondered who creates the sculptures you see in front of buildings? Who creates works of art in parks? How about the huge mobiles hanging in office lobbies?

These beautiful works of art are known as "Public Art." Public Art is artwork created in any media set up or "staged" in a public area, usually outdoors and accessible by anyone. Today, it can also refer to any art displayed in a public space, including buildings. Wouldn't you like to be known as the artist who created the beautiful work in your local park?

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Task:

You will need to research famous artists whose works are known in the world of public art. Once you have researched their works, their media, and the locations, you will design your own artwork for a local public space. Perhaps you would like to create a sculpture for the school. What location would you use? The entryway? The quad? The basketball courts? The atrium? How about at your local park? Or in front of the town hall or town library? You will select a specific location for you artwork.

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Procedure:

Read through the resources listed below. Fill in the table to answer the column headings.
Locate a site for your artwork.
Discuss the location with your teacher.
Use your imagination to design a work of art for your selected space.
Make a sketch first.
Once approved by your teacher, make a final rendering in pencil or paint.

Have FUN!
Be ready to share with your classmates.

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Resources:

Artists
Claes Oldenburg		Biography Large Scale Works of Art Selected Exhibitions Images of Artwork
Louise Bourgeois		Biography Guide to Works of Art Images of Artwork
Richard Serra		Biography Titled Arc Artist's Website Images of Artwork
Donald Judd		Biography Guide to Works of Art Tate Exhibition Images of Artwork
Nancy Holt		Biography A Guide to Works of Art Solar Rotary Nancy Holt Information
Alexander Calder		Biography An American Master A Guide to Works of Art A Virtual Tour Images of Artwork
Cristo		Biography The Wall Artist's Website
Robert Smithson		Biography A Guide to Works of Art Earth Works of Art Spiral Jetty
Museums
Art Omi		Art Omi Home Page
Storm King		Storm King Home Page
Dia Beacon		Dia Beacon Home Page

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Evaluation:

You will be assessed on:	Public Artist Extraordinaire	Up and Coming Public Artist	Starving Artist
Worksheet	Worksheet was neat and complete	Worksheet was neat but was missing some important details	Attempted to fill out worksheet
Editing and Proof Reading	Shows evidence of Proof Reading and Editing; no errors present	Shows evidence of Proof Reading and Editing; few errors present	i fourgott to editt my misstakes
Design	Sketch is comprehensive, accurate and well designed	Sketch is finished, but some important details were left out	Sketch is incomplete or had many errors
Art Project - Final Rendering	Design was well thought out; location was excellent choice for design	Design was thought out; location was good choice for design	What were you thinking? Is there a Design? Location was poor choice for design
Presentation	Presentation was excellent; voice could be heard by all; added more detail while speaking	Presentation was good; voice needs to be louder or read off of the presentation; no additional information added	We have to present this?

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Conclusion:

Who knows where your future will take you. Perhaps one day, you too will be a famous artist whose works will be viewed with pleasure by the public!

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Teacher Info:

This WebQuest was created as a collaboration between the Technology and Art Department at Taconic Hills Middle School. The WebQuest was designed by Mrs. Ueland (Computer Technology Teacher, Lead Tech Facilitator) based upon a lesson plan from Mrs. Kalfus and Ms. Prada (HS Art Teacher).

For more information, e-mail Mrs. Ueland.

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Bibliography:

http://www.dogpile.com/images

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