Mixed Media Beetles

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Mixed Media Beetles using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use analogous colors (red blue purple; green orange yellow), shape variation (geometric organic free form), and space (positive negative) inspired by French Artist (1902-1959) Germaine Richier
• Use mixed media techniques (collage layering printmaking) and design principles (repetition balance composition) based on the Avante Garde Movement
• Define Beetle (an insect with hard shelled wings and shiny pinchers)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Beetles (1951) Germaine Richier

2. Read A Beetle Is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston And Sylvia Long

3. Discussion Questions "What type of beetles are there? What is rubbing together body parts to create sound known as? What type of metamorphosis do beetles undergo? What is your favorite kind of beetle? What is the difference between bugs and insects? How long do bugs, spiders, and insects live? How many kinds of bugs are there? why do bugs have the selection on the outside? Do insects have brains? If so, how big are they? Why do bugs not come out in the winter? Do you have an insect for a pet? What was your favorite bug field trip? Do you think bugs and insects are interesting? Are there any bugs or insects you are afraid of? Do you know any interesting facts about bugs and insects? What is the strangest bug or insect you have seen? What kind of bugs and insects are dangerous? Why are bugs and insect so small? Have you ever seen a beetle?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (layering overlapping cropping) to make a composition for the mixed media beetles

2. Use drawing techniques (layering overlapping cropping) to add the parts (wings, pinchers, legs) of the beetle for mixed media beetles

3. Add design details (eyes, patterns, wings) to positive space (beetle) of the mixed media beetles

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Beetle For Assigned Table

2. Against Earth (1958) Germaine Richier

3. Discussion Questions "Why are insect so colorful? Which insects is bigger, the male or female? What are some differences between insects? Why are insects symmetrical? What is he out important part of the drawing? What types of shapes can you use to break up your drawing? Which wing looks transparent like you are looking through the wing of an insect? What does the beetle mean in Ancient Egypt? What colors are beetles? What color was commonly used to draw beetles? What is the meaning of a beetle?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use value (highlights, reflective light) to add contrast to positive space (beetle) of Mixed Media Beetles

2. Use value (cast shadow, shadow) to add contrast to negative space (background) of the Mixed Media Beetles

3. Use implied texture to add details (wings, pinchers, legs) to positive space (beetle) of the Mixed Media Beetles

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Beetles For Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, pencils, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (red blue purple) to fill in the positive space (beetles) of Mixed Media Beetles

2. Use analogous colors (green orange yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of Mixed Media Beetles

3. Use metallic colors (gold silver bronze) to outline the line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the positive space (beetle) of the Mixed Media Beetles

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