Students inquire about the form and function of portraying interior spaces. This lesson was connected to Matisse's Open Window paintings, as well as interior design.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Who We Are: Exploring the Human Form
Kindergartners explore the human form through a variety of media- drawing, collage, wire, and of course their favorite- our homemade play dough!
Friday, October 26, 2012
How We Organize Ourselves: The Function of Pattern in our World
During a unit about pattern, 1st grade students created these lovely radial designs that we called "Magic Carpets." We examined the artful patterns in Arabian carpets and even had a critical discussion about whether or not these are considered art! The best part about this lesson is students got to learn how to tie double knots- an essential life skill!
How the World Works: How Art Works!
Students examined the evolution of art since its beginnings. They learned about how lifestyles influence its evolution. Here they created surrealist corpse books.
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