Third grade students created Cubist collages based on Picasso's Guitar series. The students learned all about Pablo Picasso and the Art movement Cubism. The first step of the project was to trace parts of a guitar using stencils (body, neck and head). The students learned about value and used oil pastels to add color to their guitar pieces. Students used various scrap paper and sheet music (printed on copy paper) to cut out interesting shapes. They then arranged their pieces on poster board and glued them down carefully. We discussed balance and use of space. Students then cut their guitar into shapes as well and glued them on top of their scrap paper collage. Students added cardboard and string details for the sound hole, frets, bridge and guitar strings.
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Students learned about the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have passed away. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico and takes place on October 31, November 1 and November 2. Traditionally, family members create Sugar Skulls and Papel Picado to decorate their loved ones’ graves. Other objects such as photos, food, and flowers are also used. Students created their own sugar skulls using paper, markers, and colored pencils.
Students learned how to create Contrast using tertiary colors, analogous colors, complementary colors, and warm and cool colors. Students started by practicing their ruler skills and creating a grid. Next they traced a circular stencil and drew a tree making sure the branches touch the circle. Students then began painting using watercolor paints. The tree itself was painted using brown or black, or a mixture of both. The squares outside of the circle are painted using only Cool Colors. The students were encouraged to experiment by mixing cool colored tertiary colors. The colors inside the circle are painted using only warm colors. Once the project is dry, the students can add details to the tree with a thin marker and details to the sky using metallic markers (optional).
Second grade students created an owl using air dry clay. They started by learning how to make a pinch pot. Next they used a template to create different sized discs for the eyes and wings (larger disc, cut in half). Students added ears and a nose as well. All of these pieces were added using the Score and Slip method. Students used plastic knives to create score marks in the clay and then added water for "glue". After the clay dried, students used acrylic paints to add color to their owls. They did a fantastic job!
5th grade students learned about the Pop Artists Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Students created a self portrait in the style of Lichtenstein using the characteristics of Pop Art. Students also learned about Benday Dots and how Lichtenstein exaggerated them in his artwork. Students also had a science lesson in which they learned about Benday dots and used a Microscope to discover them in magazines and newspapers. Great art and science connection!
First grade students learned about the abstract artist, Wassily Kandinsky. Students looked closely at his paintings and discovered that he loved to use lines, shapes and colors in all of his works. Students used Kandinsky's, "Squares with Concentric Circles" as inspiration for their project. Students used oil pastels to create their brightly colored concentric circles.
Not sure what to get your creative kids this holiday? Below is a link for some gift suggestions for each grade/age level. Remember, your child's artwork makes beautiful gifts for members of your family. A simple frame can add so much to a piece of your child's art.
http://www.theartofed.com/2012/12/12/the-art-holiday-gift-guide-for-k-12-parents/ |
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