Triptych Stamp Creation
Assignment: Create an interesting stamp triptych based on a significant historical event or historical figure. Each stamp should represent your person or event based on the following three approaches: Typography, Repetition, Minimalism.
Media: Adobe Photoshop
Vocabulary:
Triptych- A triptych (from Greek: tri- "three" + ptych. "fold") is a work of art, (usually a panel painting) which is divided into three sections which are hinged together and folded. The middle panel is typically the largest and it is flanked by two smaller related works, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels.
Criteria:
1.) Communication & Expression:
•Stamp Designs should be based on a chosen person or event and your design should reflect several vital and specific aspects of that individual or event.
• Consider alternative ways of representing this individual or event than the most obvious or predictable solutions.
2.) Media, Tools & Technique:
• Carefully consider the details of your design (detail and craftsmanship are important)
• Include graphics, text and a price
• exit the borders on three sides
• include a minimum of 4 layers (not including text layer)
Limitations: Historical figure must be deceased for at least 15 years
Historical event must have occurred at least 15 years ago
Media: Adobe Photoshop
Vocabulary:
Triptych- A triptych (from Greek: tri- "three" + ptych. "fold") is a work of art, (usually a panel painting) which is divided into three sections which are hinged together and folded. The middle panel is typically the largest and it is flanked by two smaller related works, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels.
Criteria:
1.) Communication & Expression:
•Stamp Designs should be based on a chosen person or event and your design should reflect several vital and specific aspects of that individual or event.
• Consider alternative ways of representing this individual or event than the most obvious or predictable solutions.
2.) Media, Tools & Technique:
• Carefully consider the details of your design (detail and craftsmanship are important)
• Include graphics, text and a price
• exit the borders on three sides
• include a minimum of 4 layers (not including text layer)
Limitations: Historical figure must be deceased for at least 15 years
Historical event must have occurred at least 15 years ago
