SCHOLAR ROCKS

The objective of this exercise is to become familiar with Chinese Nature Art. You will study and analyze objects in the collection of the MFA through drawings and photographs.

Reading: Art of the Natural World-Richard Rosenblum (hand out)

-Write short response to reading on your blog : min. 1-2 paragraphs

Identify and Study:

1. Field Work: Boston MFA

Trip to the Chinese Scholar Rock Collection
Chinese Furniture Exhibit-1st floor near SE Asian section
(4-5 rocks in this room)

Large rock outside MFA is also a scholar rock

2. Identify an object from the collection that is of interest to you.
Write down a list of 15 –20 words that you think of when you look at the object.

Post writing on Blog.

3. Make 10 drawings of this object. (scale & medium is up to you)

You may use these techniques but are not limited to them.

Point or dots Point of View
Line Shape
Value Contour
Texture Color Movement

4. Make 10-15 digital images of this object.

Approach your photographs with attention to:

Composition
Point of View
Perspective
Emphasize scale

You may photograph the scholar rocks but do not use your flash.
The general rule for photography in the MFA is no flash and only permanent collection art is allowed to be photographed.

5. Post a min. of 2 drawings & 2 photos on your blog.