peter max 1937 -. peter max’s unusual childhood contributed to his vision and artwork. max was...
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Peter Max’s unusual childhood contributed to his vision and artwork.
Max was born in Europe but grew up in China. After adventures with his family through the Tibetin Mountains, India, Africa, and Israel, Peter’s family moved to America.
As a child Peter dreamed of the America he imagined, made up of comic books, radio broadcasts, swing, jazz, freedom, and creativity.
After completing high school and art school, Peter was interested in commercial illustration and graphic arts.
Peter rose to prominence with his COSMIC 60’s style work, which featured strong lines and bold color combinations.
Assignment:
Create a 8.5”x11” Design using Radial Symmetry based on the cosmic work of Peter Max.
Your piece should include
Bright colorsMultiple geometric and free-form shapes along with other cosmic elements.Real Life elements (at least 3) One element should be created from the tracing technique.
Peter Max Radial Symmetry Design
Uses radial symmetry 10 pts
Features Bright Colors 10 pts
Geometric Shapes 10 pts
Free Form Shapes 10 pts
Cosmic elements are evident 10 pts
Three real life elements 30 ptsRecognizable objects (10 pts each)
Tracing technique 10pts Interesting Composition 10 pts
Is it balanced? (5 pts)Does the piece flow? (5 pts)