Animal Calligrams
Using Animals as symbols
- A symbol is an object or picture represents something else
- Symbols can communicate ideas and information in a quick visual way
Using animals as symbols
Artist: Hassan Musa
Hassan Musa is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Southern France. Musa is considered an important contemporary African artist.”
Photo from http://sudanesecartoonists.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html
Animal+Calligraphy/Letterform=Symbolic Animal Calligram
Example of Animal Calligrams
Calligram Animal Rubric
1. The animal is drawn large enough for the picture plane. Letters from the shape of the animal and not just placed inside of the shape
2. High level of craftsmanship, drawn with patience. Micron pen and/or sharpie and colored pencil application are purposeful.
3. Included personal interest and meaning. Go beyond copying an animal form from the internet and made it your own image.
4. Met the deadline (if absent, arranged make-up time), cleaned up your supplies and helped others, supported classmates, stayed on task
Steps:
Students' Artworks
