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 Paper Flower Sculptures

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Paper Flower Sculptures using sculpture techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by American Sculptor (1998-Present) Kirsten Hassenfeld
• Use paper techniques (folding tearing bending curling) and design principles (proportion composition movement) based on American Art
• Define Curvesto (to create shadows within the sculpture)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. In The Moon (2007) Kirsten Hassenfeld

2. Read Have You Ever Seen A Flower by Shawn Harris

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists use paper, a two-dimensional object, to create a three-dimensional sculpture using a series of techniques? What do you think are important features of a flower and what shapes do these features take in your mind? Why are flowers such as Van Gogh's Sunflowers to Georgie O'Keefe series a favorited subject among painters? How does the artistic process parallel the development of a flower? How do visual methods help you better understand the functions of each plant part? After learning these visual art terms such as symmetry and balance, how do they contribute to the structure of a flower? How do you see the flowers functioning in a positive manner on these parade floats? What was the key thing you needed to keep in mind when creating your own sculpture? What did you find challenging about your artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 12 Colored Construction Paper 

2. Use three compositional elements (shape color texture) to select a flower to represent a memory, place, or event for flower sculptures 

3. Use line variation (wavy, straight, curved) as a design principles (balance, movement, repetition) within the flower sculptures 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Paper Flower Sculptures for Assigned Tables 

2. Blue Horn (2010) Kirsten Hassenfeld

3. Discussion Questions "Who is the artist of each sculpture? What do you know about him or her? what is the subject matter? When was this sculpture completed for and for whom (if known)? What medium was it done with? Why was it made, is it known? For what purpose or use does the sculpture have? How are these sculptures similar or different? What feeling do each of these sculptures reveal about the artist and style? What does these sculptures reveal about the artist? What does this piece reveal about the society in which they were created? What does this sculpture represent? What do you hink is happening in this sculpture? What action do you see and how does it contribute to the feeling of this piece? How is the artist telling us a story?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use compasses, protractors, and texture plates to add symmetrical shapes (circle, triangle, square) and expressive lines (straight, curved, swirling) to the paper flower sculptures 

2. Use neutral colors (black, white, grey) to fill in the negative space (background) of the paper flower sculptures

3.  Use neutral colors (black, white, grey) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the Paper Flower Sculptures 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Paper Flower Sculptures for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, clear tape, pencils, tempera paint) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use scissors to cut out two dimensional symmetrical shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle) to create a three dimensional shape paper flower sculptures 

2. Glue down three dimensional symmetrical shapes (cylinder, sphere, cone, pyramid) to create a three dimensional shape paper flower sculptures 

3. Use sharpie markers to add beautiful patterns (hearts, stripes, swirls) within the positive space (flower) of the Paper Flower Sculptures 

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Cardboard Steampunk Machines

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Cardboard Steampunk Machines using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (metallic, earth tones, neutral colors), form (two dimensional, three dimensional) and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by Russian Sculptor (1987-Present) Igor Verny
• Use sculpture techniques (slots, tabs, folds, brackets) and design principles (balance, proportion, movement) based on Steampunk
• Define Kitbashing (art of making a sculpture by taking bits out of broken plastic toys, found objects, or recycled materials) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Little Bird (2020) Igor Verny

2. Read How The Steam Locomotive And Steam Technology Work by Robert Lamb

3. Discussion Questions "How has the Victorian Era affected art, literature, culture, fashion, and technology? What is the difference between form and function? How has the Gilded Age brought forth change? Which one: form or function does Steampunk identify with the most? What is the most significant imagery in Steampunk? How is Steampunk portrayed? How does the Victorian Era set the stage for fashion and how is fashion design a form of art? How does the Steampunk art movement relate to us now and how will it relate to generations from now? How do authors, illustrators, filmmakers, and artists integrate technology and science fiction with art to create Steampunk? Who and what has influenced the art movement? How has Steampunk influenced other pursuits and studies?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose Three 12 X 12 Cardboard Sheets

2. Use three compositional elements (shape color texture) to represent a memory, place, or event from ones own history

3. Use line variation (wavy, straight, curved) as a design principle (balance, proportion, composition) within ones own Cardboard Steampunk Machines 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Cardboard Steampunk Machines for Assigned Tables 

2. Wasp (2018) Igor Verny

3. Discussion Questions "How has the use of steam made life easier for people throughout history? Can your sculptural piece embody the spirit of Steampunk? Did you know writings about imaginary spaceships can be traced to over 300 years ago? What structures today are similar to being in the air? What role does imagination play in science and vice versa? What fashion trends have influenced and contributed to steampunk fashion? How do thinkers and makers take inspiration from science fiction stories? How do artists have an impact on modern culture and future inventions?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use compass, protractor, and texture plates to add symmetrical shapes (circle, square, triangle) and expressive lines (thick, thin, straight, curved) to the cardboard machines 

2. Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional) to fill in the positive space (animal, object, creature) of the cardboard machines 

3. Add decorations (old newspaper, goggles, gears, bolts, screws) to the positive space (foreground) of the Cardboard Steampunk Machines 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Cardboard Steampunk Machines for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue bottles, cardboard, push pins, metallic paint) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use scissors to cut out two dimensional shapes (circle, square, triangle) to create three dimensional shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) for the steampunk machines 

2. Glue down three dimensional symmetrical shapes (cylinder, cone, pyramid) to create a three dimensional structure (cylinder, cone, pyramid) for the steampunk machines 

3. Add decorations (old art, newspaper, colored paper) to the positive space (foreground) of the Cardboard Steampunk Machines 

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 Sequin Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Sequin Painting using mixed media techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, primary), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by Performance Artist (1946-2020) Tina Girouard
• Use textile art (fiber, woven fabric, embroidery, knitwear) and design principles (contrast, repetition, emphasis) based on Post Minimalism
• Define Sequin (a small, shiny disk sewn as one of many onto clothing or canvas for decoration)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Hibiscus (1995) Tina Giroaurd 

2. Watch A Brief History Of Sequins by The Great British Sewing Bee

3. Discussion Questions "Why do humans beings have a need for art or visual art forms? What is the purpose of a ritual? Did you know sequins were invented in 1960 by two American women who sold the idea to an English company? Did you know the trend of sequins on clothes started in an Egyptian tomb? Did you know Michael Jackson, King Tut, and Leonardo Da Vinci had sequin pendants? Would you wear clothing made entirely from sequins? How do artists use various mediums to explore complex themes of identity, spirituality, social justice, and global issues? Are there places you should not wear sequin clothing? Did you know Leonardo Da Vinci sketched plans for a sequin making machine? Did you know the ruby slippers from Wizard Of Oz were made out of sequins?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) for the sequin paintings

2. Use white lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves, dots) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings 

3. Use black lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves dots) to the negative space (background) of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Pink Floral (Lily Pad) (1990) Tina Girouard

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists work? How has the practice of the artist changed overtime? What role do artist shave in society? What is integral to the work of an artist? What is the background of the work? What are do you most identify with? What is your strongest memory of your childhood? What is your favorite artwork? Which two colors are used in negative space photographs? What does it captivate, in terms of emotions, to the audience of negative space? What are the three basic elements of composition needed in drawing? What is positive space in art? Which is the difference between positive and negative space? Which is easier to understand between the two different spaces? Which do you think is more important the positive space of the negative space? Can you see all hidden images in the designs below?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) with sequins for sequin paintings 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) with sequins for the sequin paintings 

3. Use drawing techniques (blending layering overlapping) to add contrast to the composition of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (canvas, sequins, glue sticks, hot glue, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background, middle ground) of the sequin paintings 

3. Add overlapping shapes (circles, ovals, round shapes) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the Sequin Paintings 

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 Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), color combinations (analogous, primary, metallic), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Native American Artist (1912-1989) Woody Crumbo
• Use movement (physical, implied, rhythm) and design principles (composition, proportion, arrangement) based on American Art
• Define Kiowa Style (a flat figurative style characterized by solid color fields, minimal backgrounds, flat perspective, and emphasis on dancing)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Three Leaping Blue Deer and Three Blue Birds (1912) Woody Crumbo

2. Read Woody Crumbo by Robert S. Cross

3. Discussion Questions "How does his artwork record the customs, traditions, and legends of American culture? Did you know this incredible artist was a humanitarian, flute player, and ceremonial dancer? Do you believe his dream came true of bringing Native American art forms to mainstream culture? How does the artist capture movement of these animals with lines and patterns? Did you know he was an orphann who worked hard to become an artist? Did you know he has the largest collection of artwork in Oklahoma and was added into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for his kind personality? Do you believe he found a way to honor, promote, and preserve history with his paintings? Did you know Woody Crumbo was an art teacher who wanted to bring recognition to Native American art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (animal, foreground, deer) of the dancing deer 

3. Outline line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with cool colors (blue, green, purple) of the Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer for Assigned Tables

2. Winter Scene (1935) Woody Crumbo

3. Discussion Questions "How does the artist show a deer in this painting? Can you think of other ways to make a picture of a deer? What colors do you think the artist would have used if this was made from a different material? Can you find other animals in this artwork? How do deer impact the environment? What events were happening in the world at the time when this piece was created? How is the location of this piece significant? What is the subject matter? What is the artist known for? What animal represents your personality? What things do you like about yourself? When you think of a deer, what characteristics would describe the animal? How do animals look different when we draw them whimsically rather than realistically? How does adding bright colors make the artwork feel to you? Do bright colors give the composition movement?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use cool colors (blue, green, purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground, animal, deer) of the dancing deer

2. Use cool colors (blue, green, purple) to fill in the negative space (background, plants, wildlife) of the dancing deer

3. Use metallic colors (bronze, gold, silver) to add patterns (stripes, swirls, dots) to the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (black construction paper, oil pastels, metallic paint) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the dancing deer

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the dancing deer

3. Add details (plants, floral motifs, patterns) to the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Woody Crumbo Dancing Deer 

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 Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (actual, visual, implied)
• Use painting techniques (wash, wet-on-wet, dry brush, layering) and design principles (composition, movement, proportion) based on American Folk Artist (1860-1961) Grandma Moses
• Define Decorative Art (any type of art concerned with the utility, design, and decoration of objects rather than aesthetic qualities)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Christmas At Home (1943) Grandma Moses 

2. Read Winter Story by Jill Barklem

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Grandma Moses did not start painting until she was in her eighties? What are thing you do to never stop learning, growing, or developing new abilities? How is perspective of this artist different from the artists of the Renaissance? Do you think untrained artists can be as talented as trained artists? How will you show firelight within your own artwork? What type of pet would you like to have: a sleeping cat, dog, reindeer, or hippopotamus? What does the fireplace look like in this painting? What do you put in a fireplace to make fire? Do you know what a chimney is any why its it is important?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Use ruler to draw three lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior (window, wallpaper) of the fireplace compositions 

3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces for Assigned Tables 

2. Old Times (1957) Grandma Moses

3. Discussion Questions "How did Grandma Moses choose this professional name? Which of these time periods matches Grandma Moses lifetime? At what age did Grandma Moses begin painting? Who was the one that taught Grandma Moses how to paint? Who first discovered and recognized Grandma Moses as an artist? In what art movements is Grandma Moses artwork considered to be apart of? In what American city did Grandma Moses' career take off? What popular children's book did Grandma Moses illustrate? What might you expect to find in a biography about an artist such as Grandma Moses? Why do you think Grand Moses waited until she was a grandmother to paint?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (candles, wreaths, stockings, plants) to the positive space (fireplace) of the fireplace compositions

2. Add details (doors, balcony, shudders) to the positive space (interior, foreground) of the fireplace compositions

3. Use collage materials (scissors, glue sticks, fabric) to add details (toys, pets, curtain, trees, rugs) to the negative space (background) of the Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, tempera paint, paint brushes, water buckets)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper in warm colors (red, orange yellow) to add texture (actual, visual, implied) to the positive space (plants, fire, snow) of the fireplace compositions

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown, tan) to fill in the positive space (fireplace, foreground) of the fireplace compositions 

3. Use cool colors (blue, purple, pink) to fill in the negative space (curtains, trees, rugs) of the Grandma Moses Inspired Fireplaces 

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