ART IN MOTION

This is a lesson I just finished with 2nd grade. We explored movement and rhythm in art, we also discussed what is means to create abstract art. This lesson also provided a good time to discuss the different process and products an artist can get by using different mediums, we discovered the differnces in watercolor and tempera painting.

The students really got into not thinking and just creating movements that went with music that I played. I chose classical music that had many different beats and rhythms so that could reflect in thier painting style. The paintings looked way cool when they were all put together. To wrap up we looked at the work of Paul Klee and compared and contrasted the students work with his.

Guitar Art Hero

In this lesson I created an introductory PPT that allows the student to view and learn about 9 different artist. The students fill out a guide that is to help them arrange information about the artists. The students use this guide to help them choose and artist or art period that intrigues them. I did this unit with 5th grade students it, taking approx. 3-4 40 minute classes.

Then the students create a large scale tracing of a guitar outline and use a piece of famous art from art history or from the PPT to use as inspiration for the art that will cover thier guitar. Students create a sketch on the base of the guitar then fill it in with a chosen medium.

I was amazed at how much my students loved the powerpoint. They were talking about their feelings toward the artist styles as well as relating it to history. I loved this unit!

My powerpoint, actual lesson plan, guide sheet and guitar outline can be found at

http://www.box.net/shared/rk5azcv8rl -Guide sheet

http://www.box.net/shared/kyx6kogg20 - PPT