This lesson plan explores how Chuck Close uses photography and a mathematical grid to create his large portraits. Hands-on activities encourage students to create using the grid, during which they will learn about variation, repetition, experimentation, mathematical ratios, and the art term value.

Concepts

chuck close

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Additional Tags

grid, albright-knox art gallery: grid self-portrait, american artist, hyperrealism, janet, value

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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