Year 8 - Spring Term
​Landscape project

This project investigating landscape painters with particular focus on the work of Vincent Van Gogh, will culminate with an landscape of your own created using recycled materials. You will start by researching the techniques that Van Gogh used, before exploring how other artists produce colours and forms using a wide variety of recycled material. Then several plans must be made and developed in order to proceed in creating your own piece.

​Assessment

  1. Produce a landscape painting informed by the work of Vincent Van Gogh (work from a landscape photo you have taken yourself if possible). Minimum time required is 3 hours.
  2. Produce a landscape piece of artwork with 2D relief using recycled materials. Minimum time required is also 3 hours.

ILA - Independent Learning Activities

  • Research the work of Van Gogh - Write facts about his techniques and processes
  • Collect images of Van Gogh's artwork, in particular landscape paintings. He painted many varying landscapes.
  • Take your own photos of landscapes you like that you could work from.
  • Research the definition of 'relief' in art, and how to add it to a painting or drawing. Take a look at the slideshow below.
  • Research how to construct landscape pieces and explore artists who make their artwork from recycled materials. Think about materials that you could use to create the colours and effects desired in your piece.
Look into artists who use recycled materials, the kinds of materials they use and why.

Read more on Recycled Nation's blog on Tom Deninger.

Tom Deninger
“I make my work out of found materials. Stuff that’s mostly nonbiodegradable and nonrecyclable. Bottle caps, lighters, combs, children’s toys, everyday plastics that we have — and I do it for a variety of reasons. One being environmental, but also [it's about] perception.” 

David LaChappelle
“I wanted it to provide an escape route, I wanted to make pictures that were fantastic and took you into another world, one that was brighter. I started off with this idea.” – David LaChapelle
Click on the images below to enlarge them. Then take a closer look to see if you can identify the recycled materials he used.