Henri de Toulous-Laurec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 – 1901) was a French artist who vividly captured the 19th century’s festive Parisian nightlife in paintings and posters. (http://www.art.com/gallery/id--a23841/henri-toulouse-lautrec-posters.htm) Toulouse-Lautrec began his artistic career when, as a teenager, he injured both of his legs and immersed himself in art during his long convalescence. In adulthood, he joined the culture of Paris’ bohemian Montmartre section, and painted its spectacle of circuses, dance halls, nightclubs and racetracks, as well as the artists, streetwalkers, writers, aristocrats and dancers he befriended. He began to exhibit widely, and Vincent Van Gogh’s brother Theo was one of his patrons. Institutionalized for alcoholism, he created an incredible array of circus drawings from memory during his confinement.

 Today, a true classic! The “Mona Lisa,” cloaked in mystery and speculation, embodies the artistic genius of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). The da Vinci Gallery: http://tinyurl.com/ARTGalleryDaVinci - Italian Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci was an artistic genius who made vast contributions to mathematics, biology, anatomy, physics, engineering and architecture. The archetypical “Renaissance Man,” who possessed infinite curiosity and creativity, da Vinci (1452 - 1519) is considered to be the most intellectually diverse person in history. Conducting scientific studies of light and shadow, he discovered the three dimensions that imparted his work with their strikingly lifelike quality, and he also pioneered techniques for conveying atmosphere and depth. His insights into human anatomy and the effects of age and emotion were profoundly reflected in his paintings.

  The “Mona Lisa” also known as “La Giaconda” referring to the last name of the model who posed for the portrait, the “Mona Lisa” currently hangs in the Louvre museum in Paris and is one of the most famous paintings in the world. The sublime beauty and intrigue of this masterpiece are poignantly captured by Mona Lisa's curious expression and enigmatic smile which has repeatedly been subject to many interpretations and remains one of the greatest mysteries in art history. Among da Vinci’s many celebrated artistic and scientific achievements, the landmark status of the “Mona Lisa” and its legacy of influence are unrivaled.

First Critique

Your first critique will be November 1st. 

 Your have 4 finished pieces due and a still life.  I would like them to be in your concentration but they can be breadth pieces. You have 17 days from  today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome AP Students

Welcome to the blog. Use the blog to see all the scoring rubrics and requirements for your portfolio. Use the scoring rubrics as you create your artwork. It is important that you read your poster and check the rubrics to find out what you need to do to create an EXCELLENT portfolio.  Make a coment on this post so I know you read it and checked out the pages of the blog.

MS. Haas's Photos

Check out some of the photos I took this summer while hiking.

Welcome to WHS AP Studio Art Blog

Hi and welcome to Ms. Haas's AP Studio Art Blog. This is where you will find information about the AP Portfolio and your AP Class. You will eventually make your own pages and upload images of your artwork. You will be able to comment on your own work and critique the work of others. All critiques should be constructive. 

The requirements for the 2D, 3D and Drawing Portfolios are listed in the blog. You will find the scoring rubric that the college board uses to score portfolios. Please refer to these pages as you create your artwork this year. It will help you!!!

Good luck and I am looking forward to working with you this year.

Ms. Haas