Gustav Klimt Tree of Life Gustav Klimt painted the “Tree of Life” which is an important symbol in nearly every culture. The Tree of Life represents wisdom, protection, strength, and beauty. It reaches up into the sky and down into the earth. It links Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld.

The swirled branches make people want to keep looking at the painting to explore and find more. Even with the mixed up patterns and swirly branches we still will always recognize it as The Tree of Life.

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life Gustav Klimt painted the “Tree of Life” which is an important symbol in nearly every culture. The Tree of Life represents wisdom, protection, strength, and beauty. It reaches up into the sky and down into the earth. It links Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld.

The swirled branches make people want to keep looking at the painting to explore and find more. Even with the mixed up patterns and swirly branches we still will always recognize it as The Tree of Life.

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life Tissue paper leaves

A “Y” Tree

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 1st make a tissue background

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 1st make a tissue background

2nd paint a “Y” tree on the tissue background

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 1st make a tissue background

2nd paint a “Y” tree on the tissue background 3rd paint curly branches on your “Y” tree

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 3rd paint curly branches on your “Y” tree 4th Paint lots of curly branches on your “Y” tree

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 4th Paint lots of curly branches on your “Y” tree 5th Paint lots of small curly branches on your “Y” tree

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 5th Paint lots of small curly branches on your “Y” tree 6th Paint curly roots on your “Y” tree

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 6th Paint curly roots on your “Y” tree 7th Add different colors of brown to your “Y” tree’s bark

Gustav Klimt Tree of Life 7th Add different colors of brown to your “Y” tree’s bark

Last……. Add silver and gold speckles to the branches and trunk

Visual Arts Project Rubric N (Needs Improvement) 1 Point

S (Satisfactory) 2 Points

E (Excellent) 3 Points

Total

Media

Simple use of the media. No attempt to use the media in a way that enhances the artwork.

Minimal experimentation with Creative use of the media showing understanding the media to create the artwork. of how the media can enhance the artwork.

Technique

No attempt at using the technique taught for this project.

Using the technique showing some understanding of the technique in the project

Using the technique in the artwork in a creative and unique way that shows understanding of the technique.

Process

No attempt to follow the step by step instructions for the project creating an artwork that does not represent the intent of the project

Followed most of the step by step instructions to create an interesting artwork that represent the intent of the project

Followed all the step by step instructions to create a thoughtful artwork with exemplary use of the media.

Composition

No attempt to arrange the objects in Objects in the artwork are the artwork to create the feeling of arranged on a baseline or in a space between the objects. simple style showing minimal space between objects..

Complex creative arrangement of the objects. Unique use of space/viewpoint with attention to the details.

Craftsmanship

Messy/not finished, some folds or Neat/clean presentation of tears in the paper or media. artwork. Some skill with the media and presentation.

Exemplary presentation with attention to details. Showing skill with the media and presentation. Project Total

Grading Scale: Media Technique Process Composition Craftsmanship

11-15 Grade E, 6-10 Grade S, 1-5 Grade N Definitions The material or product you use to make the artwork How you use the media in the artwork The step by step instructions to complete the artwork The arrangement of the objects in the artwork The neatness of the media at the completion of the artwork