Monday November 8-12, 2010

November 10 3rd Grade Art Adventures
November 11 Veterans Day--Thank you Veterans!
November 17 3rd Grade Art Adventures


November Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born on April 15, 1452, in the small Italian town of Vinci.
2. He wrote backwards in his sketchbooks.
3. Not only was he considered a great artist, but he also was an architect, musician, sculptor, scientist, inventor, and mathematician.


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. We will be focusing on patterns and colors used to decorate their 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. We're painting in dots!!!

3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be using chalk pastels to create the colorful sky of their landscapes this week. Some classes will begin discussing sumi-e painting.

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 begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art. We will begin painting too!

Art Folder #6 ---We will work on together in class!
Art Folder #7 will be the first assignment for Trimester #2