Castle In The Sky
Learning Targets
I can...- Create a Castle In The Sky using techniques learned in class
- Use geometric shapes (triangles, rectangles, squares), visual texture (block, brick, stone, wood) and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by 5th Century Neushwanstein Castle in Germany
- Make multicultural connections (exterior architecture, art careers, functional objects) and design principles (composition, balance, repetition) relating to Medieval Art
- Define Architecture (art of designing and constructing buildings)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Neushwanstein Castle in Germany
2. Read Knight and the Dragon by Romie dePaola
3. Discussion Questions "Do you remember a time when you went to the beach and played in the sand? Did you ever make a sand castle? What types of tools did you use to create it? What would make the best sand castle- height, sturdiness, or level of detail? What are some materials (rocks, sticks, moats) that can be used to protect castles from the waves? What is the difference between a palace and a castle?"
Lesson Activities
1. Retrieve 12" by 15" Drawing Paper2. Draw a horizon line toward the bottom of the white paper
3. Use geometric shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles) to add building parts (towers, wall, doors)
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Castle In The Sky for Assigned Table2. Research Top Hundred Medieval Castles from educational resources
3. Discussion Questions "How would you build a castle in a whole day? Why were castles built in medieval times? What were the first castles made of? What was the castle keep and what was its purpose? What was the title of the person in charge of affairs within the castle?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use line variation (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) to add texture (bricks, stone, metal)
2. Add architectural features (flags, moat, draw bridge) to medieval castle
3. Use eraser to remove any guidelines from outlined Castle In The Sky
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Castle In The Sky for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (colored pencils, sharpeners, erasers)
Lesson Activities
1. Use earth tones (brown, red, black) to fill in positive space of medieval castle
2. Use earth tones (green, blue, white) to fill in negative space of medieval castle
3. Add highlights/shadows to positive/negative space of Castle In The Sky
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