Saturday, December 7, 2019

SPRING FINGER PRINT SNAPDRAGONS

Spring Finger Print Snapdragons

Learning Targets

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Create an original Spring Finger Print Snapdragon using finger painting techniques learned in class
Use value (tint, shade), shape (geometric, organic), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Snapdragons and Stock (1930) Hamilton Jig-Saw Puzzle
Understand finger painting techniques (application, smoothing, modeling) and design principles (movement, repetition, variation) based on Western Art
Define Mixed Media (an art form combining different mediums into a single artwork)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Snapdragons and Stock (1930) Hamilton Jig-Saw Puzzle

2. Snapdragon Seeds (1926) Deposit Seeds Co. Depositely

3. Reflective Discussion "Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon will make a person appear fascinating and cordial. Some say this represents deception, concealment, and graciousness. This plant is known for evoking memories of the past-including those of parents and grandparents. The flower looks like the jaws and snout of a dragon. These flowers have a persona, cultural, and religious significance to many people."

Lesson Activities

1. Choose one 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, cylinder) to draw a decorative vase for the Spring Snapdragons
3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in the geometric shapes (circle, cylinder) of the Spring Snapdragons

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Spring Finger Print Snapdragon for Assigned Table
2. Read Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert

3. Discussion Questions "What is going on in this artwork? What was your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had that reaction? Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of this artwork is important? How does the artist use space? How does the artist use proportion? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is exciting about this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) to add decorations to the decorative vase of the Snapdragons
2. Use patterns (swirls, zig zags, stripes) to add a table cloth to the negative space (background) of their Snapdragons
3. Use chalk pastel to smear patterns (swirls, stripes, zig zags) to add wallpaper to the negative space (background) of the Snapdragons

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Spring Finger Print Snapdragon for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (finger paint, water bucket, tissues)

Lesson Activities

1. Use one finger to make three colors (red, blue, purple) for blossoms of the Spring Snapdragons
2. Add highlights (white) to the three colored blossoms of the Spring Snapdragons
3. Add illusion of depth by having blossoms fill inside of the positive space (oval) of the Spring Snapdragons