Lesson is aligned with ELA Common Core unit "Renaissance Thinking"
Students learned about how the Masters of the Renaissance perfected the illusion of space and form in art be developing the use of linear perspective. The Renaissance was a great period of learning, discovery and invention. Students began their lesson by viewing the video "Masters of Illusion". The lesson also integrates math, social studies and science! Students also discuss some of the art of the Masters through a PowerPoint. We study the art and look for vanishing points. Among the greats we look at are Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. I love the student reaction when they begin to realize those are the same names as the teenage mutant ninja turtles! So I have to ask the question..."Can you name a fourth renaissance artist?" Students begin the project by drawing an "x" on their paper. When the pencil drawing is completed, students trace over their lines with permanent black marker. They outline sections of the drawing with water based markers and then paint over them with water. This gives the artwork a look of watercolor, but is much easier for the students to control. I was watching a great show on PBS that relates to innovation and creativity in America today. This is a link to the video which lasts about 53 minutes. America Revealed: Made In America.
Lesson is aligned with ELA Common Core unit "Renaissance Thinking"
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Second graders compared and contrasted a variety of art depicting the west. We discussed how art can capture a moment in history or tell a story. Students learned how size and overlapping create the illusion of space in a piece of art. They drew three to five tepees and painted them with symbols to tell a story. Next they painted the background and were encouraged to experiment with the sky. We discussed how many different colors the sky can actually appear to us depending on time and weather.
Lesson aligned with ELA Common Core "The Wild West" Third grade students compared and contrasted artwork inspired by the sea by a variety of artists, including Henri Matisse and Edward Hopper. They made observations on the elements of space, line, shape and color and contributed their thoughts on the art. Students created mixed media collages to make their own art inspired by the sea. They were also to include the use of space. They loved cutting, twisting, and gluing paper in their collages. They started by making a large fish. Some classes used aluminum tooling foil and permanent markers, others used watercolor paper, washable markers and water. Lesson aligned with ELA Common Core unit "Inspired by the Sea" Fourth grade students reviewed positive and negative space. We also discussed complementary colors and symmetry. They used their cutting and creativity skills to make checkerboard collages demonstrating the element of art, space!
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Mrs. Kendell
I was a graphic designer for many years, and then decided to make the leap into art education. I taught elementary art for 8 years. Archives
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