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 Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), space (positive, negative), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by French Artist (1869-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) and design principles (composition, variation, proportion) based on Fauvism
• Define Cut Outs (a piece of paper that is cut, arranged, or shaped into different shapes)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Vegetables (1951) Henri Matisse

2. Read Henri's Scissors by Jeanette Winter

3. Discussion Questions "What colors do you see? What do these shapes remind you of? Do you see any lines in this work of art? What words would you use to describe the lines? Where do we see these colors and shapes in nature? How do you think Henri Matisse might have made this? What tools could he have used? How do you think the size of the scissors Matisse used affected the artwork he created? Do you think Matisse drew on the paper first before he cut the shapes out? Do you think Matisse had a plan in his head when he picked up colored paper and scissors? Could you tell that the artist was old from the energy of his work? How big would you like to work? What do you think Matisse would have said when looking at your artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 15 Painting Paper

2. Use ruler to draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (vegetables, fruits) of the vegetable collages

3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs for Assigned Tables

2. Still Life With Vegetables (1905) Henri Matisse 

3. Discussion Questions "How does collage change when layering multiple shapes on top of each other? Can you create your own Matisse inspired artwork with a collage of cut out pieces? How does Henry Matisse's artwork make you feel? How would this picture make you feel if bright colors were used instead? Who is Henri Matisse? Do you like the look of this painting? How many different patterns do you see? How many of the patterns are variations on bold vertical stripes? Do his picture make you feel happy? What processes or techniques did Matisse use to create his artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1.  Add details (circles, squares, rectangles) to the negative space (background) of the vegetable collages

2. Add details (circles, squares, rectangles) to the positive space (foreground) of the vegetable collages

3.  Use collage materials (scissors, glue sticks, construction paper) to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, painted paper, construction paper)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space (background) of the vegetable collages

2. Use four color palette (red orange yellow green) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the vegetable collages

3. Use four color palette (red orange yellow green) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Matisse Vegetable Cut Outs 

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 Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by French Artist (1869-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use collage techniques (photomontage, assemblage, decoupage, mixed media) and design principles (composition, repetition, balance) based on Modernism
• Define Symmetry (when two or more parts are identical after a flip, slide, or turn)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Vase With Two Handles (A Bunch Of Flowers) (1907) Henri Matisse

2. Read Matisse: The King Of Color by Laurence Anholt

3. Discussion Questions "How does the effect of the collage change when layering multiple shapes on top of each other? Can you create your own Matisse inspired artwork with a collage of cut outs? How does Henri Matisse's artwork make you feel? How would this picture make you feel if bright or dark colors were used instead? Who is Henri Matisse? Do you like this painting? How many colors do you see? Do you think what you see is exactly how the room looked when he painted it, with all those colors and patterns going every which way? How many different patterns do you see? How many of the patterns are variations on the bold vertical stripes? Do his pictures make you feel happy?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper 

2. Use ruler to draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior (window, wallpaper, background) of the still life collage

3.  Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Flowers And Fruit (1909) Henri Matisse

3. Discussion Questions "Where did Henri Matisse grow up? What process or techniques did Matisse use to create his artwork? What materials did Matisse you to create his artwork? What is an art element? Who can share some examples of elements? What is a principle? Who can share some examples of principles?Can you use a book to find information about Henri Matisse? How would you describe his artwork? What are some key features of his artwork? How could you describe the construction of this artwork? What do you think Matisse is trying to say with this artwork? Do you like or dislike his artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (fruit, vegetables, cloth, plants) to the negative space (background) of the still life collages

2. Add details (fruit, vegetables, patterns, ribbon) to the positive space (flowers, vases) of the still life collages

3. Use collage materials (fabric, construction paper, scrapbook paper) to add details (tablecloth, curtains, towel) for the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, scissors, glue sticks, watercolor)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space (background) of the still life collages

2. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) too fill in the positive space (foreground) of the still life collages 

3. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Matisse Inspired Still Life Collages

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 Clay Slab Aquariums

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Clay Slab Aquarium using ceramic techniques learned in class
• Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by French Artist (1869-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use hand building techniques (coil method, slab method) and design principles (composition, proportion, balanced) based on Fauvism
• Define Form (an element of art that is three dimensional having volume, depth, and width)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Goldfish (1912) Henri Matisse 

2. Read Earth's Aquarium: Discover 15 Real-Life Water Worlds by Alexander Kaufman

3. Discussion Questions "What kinds of things do you think are found in each habitat? Why are these things found in this habitat? What types of things do you find in each habitat? How can you assemble different materials to build a habitat for living things? What things in our terrarium are living, non-living, and once living? What things do you see happening inside the terrarium? If an animal is included, what is the animal eating or drinking? What does it do within the habitat? What do you see? Which direction are they Ines facing in all the examples? Are they consistent? Do you see any lines that do not follow the rules of these lines? How did the artist use pinch and slab methods of building to make the fishbowls? Are the fish and other items three dimensional or two dimensional? Can all the fish be the same size?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three 12 X 15 Clay Slab Sheets 

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

3. Use line variation (wavy, straight, curved) as a design principle (balance, movement, repetition) within the Clay Slab Aquariums

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Slab Aquarium for Assigned Table

2. The Goldfish Bowl (1921-1922) Henri Matisse

3. Discussion Questions "How many goldfish are there in this painting? Do you think the broad brush strokes on the surface of the bowl are goldfish or reflections of the four goldfish depicted below? Do the goldfish swimming in the water make you feel calm? Why do you think Henri Matisse was interested in painting goldfish? Do you like this painting? What do you think this painting is trying to tell us about the artist? What emotions do you think Henri Matisse is trying to convey in his painting? What do you feel when you look at Henri Matisse's art? Do his pictures make you feel calm?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use compass, protractor, and texture plates to add symmetrical shapes and expressive lines to the clay aquariums

2. Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional) to fill in the positive space (aquarium) of the clay aquariums

3. Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional) to fill in the negative space (background) of the clay aquariums

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Slab Aquariums for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (aquarium) of the clay aquariums

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the clay aquariums

3. Apply Gloss Finish to the positive space (plant proportions, features, accessories) of the Clay Slab Aquariums

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Functional Twelve Piece Checkers

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Functional Twelve Piece Checkers using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow), form (two-dimensional, three-dimensional), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Mastering Creativity: Break Through Your Mental Blocks, Uncover Your Hidden Creative Genius, and Make Brilliance A Habit by James Clear
• Use ceramic techniques (slab method, coil method, sphere method) and design principles (movement, repetition, proportion) based on Functional Art
• Define Fair Play (respect for rules or equal treatment of everyone)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Children's Games (1560) Pieter Bruegel
2. Mastering Creativity: Break Through Your Mental Blocks, Uncover your hidden creative genius, and make brilliance a Habit by James Clear
3. Reflective Discussion "The game checkers is called "draughts" in many countries. It comes from an old game called Albuquerque. In 1535, the rule that you had to jump when presented with a jump opportunity was added to the game. Chess can be played on the same game board as checkers. The game Chinese Checkers has very little to do with checkers and was invented by the Germans, not Chinese. There are lots of different variants of checkers including a version that is played on a 10X10 board with 20 pieces per player."

Lesson Activities

1. Use grid paper to add line types (horizontal, vertical) to draw the checkerboard for the Functional Twelve Piece Checkers
2. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space of the checkerboard of the Checker Set
3. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space of the checkerboard of the Checker Set

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Functional Twelve Piece Checkers for Assigned Table
2.  Pianist and Checker Players (1924) Henri Matisse
3. Discussion Questions "How do you play? Where was this game invented? Why do some checkerboards have decorations and some do not? Which games have you played? Have you ever played checkers? Who have you played checkers with? How would your arms look in this artwork? How would your legs look in this artwork? How would your hair look when you are playing a game? Are th clay figures sturdy and viewable from all sides? Is the clay carefully covered with under-glazes including stands? Can you make a repeating pattern?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use modeling tools (wooden chips, shells, pencils, stamps) to design the twelve pieces of the Checker Set
2. Add embellishments (glitter, sequins, small beads, yarn, charms) to design of the twelve pieces of the Checker Set
3. Add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the positive space (top) of the twelve piece designs of the Functional Twelve Piece Checkers

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Functional Twelve Piece Checkers for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (place mats, paint brushes, glaze)

Lesson Activities

1. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space (twelve pieces) of the Checker Set
2. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space (twelve pieces) of the Checker Set
3. Apply gloss finish to the Twelve Pieces of the Functional Twelve Piece Checkers

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Matisse Inspired Room With A View

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Matisse Inspired Room With A View using collage techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple), line types (contour lien, curved line, diagonal line), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by French Artist (1896-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use interior designing (rule of thirds, arrangement, decorations) and design principles (movement, rhythm, balance) based on Modern Art
• Define Perspective (illusion of space and depth on a flat surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Studio Under The Eaves (1903) Henri Matisse
2. Read Henri Matisse: Rooms With A View by Shirley Nelson Blum

3. Discussion Questions "Where did Henri Matisse grow up? What process or techniques did Matisse use to create his artworks? What materials did Matisse use to create his artwork? What is an element? Who can share some examples of elements? What is a principle? Who can share some examples of principles? Can you use a book to find information about Henri Matisse? How would you describe his artwork? What are some key features of his artwork? How could you describe the construction of this artwork? What do you think Matisse is trying to say with this artwork? Do you like or dislike his artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Painting Paper
2. Use ruler to draw three lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior (window, wallpaper) of the room
3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, stripes, dots) to wallpaper of the Matisse Inspired Room with A View

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Room With A View for Assigned Table
2. Interior With Egyptian Curtain (1948) Henri Matisse
3. Discussion Questions "How are these images alike or different? Which artwork seems more realistic and which seems more abstract? Did Matisse use white or very bright color in the negative space of most of his pictures? Does the brilliant color and varieties of pattern make it harder to identify the negative space? Which shapes are positive and negative? what type of balance does this image have? What type of lines and colors do you see? Can you find alternating patterns in this picture? Can you think of any other expressive words to help describe the way the lines look? What is a painting of the outdoors called? What words would you use to describe this painting to me?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (toys, dolls, pets) to positive space (furniture) of the room interior
2. Add details (clouds, sailboats, trees) to negative space (window) of the room paintings
3. Use collage material to add fabric to furniture (bedspread, tablecloth, chairs) of room paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Room With A View for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, water bucket, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space (window) of the room paintings
2. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space (room) of their room paintings
3. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the negative space (window) of their room paintings

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