I See Me: Identity Through Glasses

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I See MeIdentity ThroughGlasses
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History of Eye Glasses
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Medieval (11th Century)
Started to use the lens (half sphere glass) to
read and write manuscripts.
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14th Century

• Pince-nez
• Made from quartz and set in bone, metal or
  leather

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18th Century

• Spectacles were invented (had side arms or a way
  to hold them on face)

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Some other facts

• Glasses were seen in some countries to show
  wealth and intelligence
• Spain, America
• Other countries only wore them in private and
  were embarrassed
• France

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1920-1930

• Men and women wore the same kind

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1950s

• Glamour glasses arrived
• Diamonds and wings

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1980s

• BIG frames!

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Glasses now..

• Inspired from history
• Many choices for many personalities

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Your project
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Create a pair of Art glasses that express a
part of who you are
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Your glasses should fit your face/head
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You are strongly encouraged to think beyond the
frame (head piece, partial mask etc)
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Consider making your glasses have more than one
function
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3 Principles of Art
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Balance

• Feeling of visual stability
• Asymmetrical uneven on both sides
• Symmetrical even on both sides

Example of Asymmetrical balance
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Contrast

• Strong differences between elements within
  artwork (texture, color, shape, size etc)

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Unity

• Feeling that everything is working together and
  looks finished. Usually achieved with a
  combination of elements and principles.

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Materials available in class

• Sticks
• Toothpicks
• Wire
• Aluminum Foil
• Masking tape
• Plaster wrap
• Acrylic paint

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Material ideas to bring in

• Cheap glasses (dollar store?) you dont mind
  breaking/altering etc.
• (you can easily make whatever shapes you want
  with wire, foil and tape!)
• Small objects that represent you
• Pictures and/or magazine cut outs of images you
  think represent you (possibly for a 3-D collage?)

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You will be graded on

• Use of 2-3 of the Principles of Design mentioned
• How well you express your idea visually
• Creativity of forms and structure
• Craftsmanship (neatness, usability durability)
• Class participation (includes cleanup)

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