Third graders learned to mix tints to create a value scale. They also learned about silhouettes and organic shapes. In keeping with our school theme, Footprints into the Future, students created landscapes incorporating animals and animal tracks.
Students began this lesson by discussing the life and work of American artist Georgia O'Keefe. They discussed the elements of line, space and value. The planned their work by using viewfinders and creating thumbnail sketches. They gave consideration to color schemes including warm, cool, complementary and analogous. Join us Thursday, December 12 for the annual SAE Art Show and Open Mic Night! 5-7:30 view the art 6-7 pm open mic! If you wish to purchase a frame, bring $25 cash or check to benefit the art department. Every student will have art on display. Preview the show, 8 am -2 pm See you there! Kindergarten students compared and contrasted petroglyphs (images carved into rock) and pictographs (paintings on cave walls). They viewed the cave wall paintings at Lascaux via virtual tour. We talked about how symbols can communicate stories and meaning! Fifth graders created op art inspired by artists such as Bridget Riley who specialize in optical illusion. Notice that each line is a miniature value scale shaded from light to dark or dark to light. Using the element of value allows us to create images that appear three dimensional. Fifth graders also selected color schemes to give their work unity (the principle that describes "pulling it all together" in art). Check out our parliament of owls by second grade artists, Symmetry and texture dominate the designs of these clay pieces. Students enjoyed working on 2D owls before moving on to the 3D lesson. |
Drew BrownI am an art educator, and I began teaching in 1994. I hold a PhD in Art (Art Education) from UGA. I love teaching at Sweet Apple! My students inspire me with their enthusiasm, creativity, questions, and great ideas. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, yoga, and of course, art (art museums, festivals, & creating art). Archives
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