AMINAH BRENDA LYNN ROBINSON COLLAGES

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Collage using computer techniques learned in clas
• Use basic shapes (circle, oval, triangle), value (lightness, darkness), and texture (visual, actual, implied) inspired by American Artist (1940-2015) Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
• Use fiber techniques (weaving, stitching, sewing) and design principles (balance, repetition, composition) based on American Art
• Define Symbolism (using something to represent something else) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Jerusalem, a Walk Through Prophet Street (1998) Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
2.  Read Symphonic Poem: The Art of Aminah by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
3. Discussion Questions "How do you think it would feel to touch this artwork? Why do you think Aminah Robinson include symbolism in her work? How do you think this artwork symbolizes community? How does this artwork reflect the artist's community? How do you define your community? How would you go about researching the history of the community where you live? Where and when were you born? Where did you grow up? Who were your parents? What were your parents like? Do you have sisters or brothers? What were they like growing up? What is your best memory? How did you spend a perfect day when you were younger? Are you still friends with anyone for that time in your life? Do you have a teacher who greatly influenced you? If so, what can you tell me about him or her?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Scrapbooking Paper
2. Use ordinary objects (music boxes, buttons, shells, clothespins) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage
3. Use ordinary objects (music boxes, buttons, shells, clothespins) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson for Assigned Table
2. To Be A Drum (Jazz) (1996-98) Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
3. Discussion Questions "Why is art important to people? If so, where did they hear it and what was the subject matter? Why does Aminah include music boxes in sho much of her work? What do you think these art elements might symbolize? What kind of event or person do you think is important enough to be the subject of your artwork? Do you think using recycled materials (cancelled postage, stamps, envelopes, buttons) is more or lesson meaningful than using new materials? Would you rather receive or give an artwork to someone? What traditions have been passed down in your family? What is the most important thing you have learned from life?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add fabric (mud cloth, kente cloth, miscellaneous) to fill in positive space (middle ground) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage
2. Add stitching (running, basting, zigzag) to fill in positive space (middle ground) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage 
3. Add found objects (paper clips, twigs, pins) to fill in the positive space (middle ground) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, printed papers, foam pieces)

Lesson Activities

1. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space of found objects (paper clip, twigs, pins) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage 
2. Use shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space of found objects (paper clip, twigs, pins) of ones Aminah Robinson Collage
3. Add embellishments (glitter, sequins, rhinestones) to positive space (foreground) of ones Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson 

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