Second grade students learned about the Huichol people of Mexico. The Huichol people are known for their colorful Yarn painting and elaborate Beadwork. Many of the Huichol Yarn Paintings contain symbols that are related to their lives. The sun is a popular symbol within the art of the Huichol people. Students started by painting a paper plate with metallic paint. Next the students started added yarn using glue and a Popsicle stick tool. The students traced the circular indentation in the plate as a guide. Students continued adding yarn until the sun is filled making sure to not leave space between each row of yarn. The students then create rays and add bead in each. The spaces in between the rays are then cut out.
3rd Grade students learned about the French artist, Henri Matisse. Students learned about the Art Movement, Fauvism. This term comes from the French word "Les Fauvs" which means "Wild Animals". Matisse and other artists in this movement created art which used wild and unexpected colors. This was unheard of at this time period (early 1900's). Matisse also loved to use pattern and complementary colors. His artwork was pleasing to the eye and loved by many. Students used his famous painting, "Women in Purple Robe with Anemones" as inspiration for their still life image. Students learned the difference between acrylic and watercolor paints, using a variety of materials to create a work of art, and how to use complementary colors within their artwork.
In this lesson, 4th grade students learned about a meditative form of doodling called Zentangles. Students created their own Zentangles using line and shape in repetitive black and white patterns. Students used a variety of thick and thin lines, as well as shape, to create contrast. Students also learned about value and mixed their own tints to add color to their work. While working, the students listened to meditative music to help them find their "Zen".
First grade students learned about the importance of the Cherry Blossom tree in Japan. Sakura, or cherry blossoms, symbolize renewal, birth, and spring. Every year in Washington DC, people from all over the country come to celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossom trees. These trees were a gift from the country of Japan to symbolize friendship between the US and Japan. Students used watercolor paint to create a sunset, using the wet on wet technique to blend colors. Students then added cherry blossoms using tissue paper. The Japanese character for Sakura was added using black sharpie. The top and bottom of the scroll is decorated using a Seigaiha pattern. |
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