April 5-9, 2010

March 26 Spring Break Begins!!!!

1st Grade- Modern Mona Lisa: We will begin learning about the artist Leonardo Da Vinci and his famous painting, Mona Lisa. We will continue to add in color to our portraits.

2nd Grade- Faith Ringgold Story Quilts: We begin learning about the African American female artist, Faith Ringgold. We will explore her experience with her story quilts!

3rd Grade- Matisse Goldfish: We will begin learning about Henri Matisse and his Goldfish painting. Students will finishb painting their own Goldfish painting and begin collaging their fish.

4th Grade- Guatemalan Weaving : Students will begin studying Guatemala and their textile art. Students are warping thier looms and learning the weaving technique of tabby, basket weave, irregular basket weave, pull-ups and soumak.

5th Grade- Fantastic Portraits: Students will be learning about the artist Leonardo DaVinci and his theories of an Ideal Face. Students will use those theories to create their own self portrait with an animal twist!

Art Folder: All 5th graders are Art Folder Homework Free for Spring Break unless they have late work!