Transcript Line Labyrinth PowerPoint

Line
LABYRINTH
WHAT IS LINE?
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A mark or stroke made with a pen, pencil, tool,
etc., on a surface.
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A line can be straight, zig zagged, loopy, dotted,
or implied.
TYPES OF LINE
WHAT IS A LABYRINTH?
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an intricate combination of paths or passages
in which it is difficult to find one's way or to
reach the exit.
LABYRINTH
LABYRINTH
MOVIES WITH LABYRINTHS…
MOVIES WITH LABYRINTHS…
MOVIES WITH LABYRINTHS…
WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
In Greek mythology, Greek mythology, the
Labyrinth was an elaborate structure
designed and built by the legendary
artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete.
Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a
mythical creature that was half man and
half bull and was eventually killed by the
Athenian hero Thesus.
Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so
cunningly that he himself could barely
escape it after he built it. Theseus was
aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a
skein of thread, literally the "clew", or
"clue", so he could find his way out again.
CULTURAL MEANINGS
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Prehistoric labyrinths are believed to have served as traps for
malevolent spirits or as defined paths for ritual dances.
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In medieval times, the labyrinth symbolized a hard path to God
with a clearly defined center (God) and one entrance (birth).
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Labyrinths can be thought of as symbolic forms of pilgrimage;
people can walk the path, ascending toward salvation or
enlightenment. Many people could not afford to travel to holy
sites and lands, so labyrinths and prayer substituted for such
travel. Later, the religious significance of labyrinths faded, and
they served primarily for entertainment.
CULTURAL MEANINGS
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Many newly made labyrinths exist today, in churches
and parks. Labyrinths are used by modern mystics to
help achieve a contemplative state. Walking among
the turnings, one loses track of direction and of the
outside world, and thus quiets the mind.
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The Labyrinth Society provides a locator for modern
labyrinths all over the world.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
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Find 20 examples of line in magazines and align
12 of them to create a labyrinth.
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Your labyrinth should have a clear beginning, end,
and continuous path.
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Your labyrinth should be interesting!
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If your pieces have a theme, you get extra credit!
LINE LABYRINTH CHECKLIST
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Find 20 examples of line in magazines
Cut the line examples out in 3x4” rectangles
Use 12 of you line examples for the final project
Arrange lines so that they intersect and interact with each other to
make 1 continuous line (if having trouble there can be 2 lines but
that’s it)
Rectangles are to be placed 3 columns across and 4 rows down
Rectangles are EXACTLY 3x4” (the same size) and cut out neatly with
smooth edges
All 12 rectangles are glued down evenly apart and centered with a
2” border
Name, class, and period are written on tape and placed on the back
on your project along with your assessment