October 19 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 20 Early Dismissal
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 29 Halloween Parties
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books.
2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.
4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels , we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be discussing what a landscape is and how to use a horizon line in their landscapes.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher Hands
Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #5
Keith Haring is a Pop and Chalk-Graffiti Artist who uses symbols to illustrate (show) the emphasis or main idea in his work. According to Webster's Dictionary, a symbol is something that stands for or represents something else.
Your assignment is to create 5 symbols that represent the 5 words below. Create a sixth symbol for an extra point! Please draw and color your symbols in neatly.
**Take a look at Keith Haring's symbols on, http://www.haringkids.com/ for some ideas.***
5 Words--Happy, Angry, Science, Strong, and Play
