Viking Longship Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Viking Longship Paintings using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by Scandinavian Longships
• Use painting techniques (underpainting, blending, overlapping) and design principles (composition, proportion, gradation) based on Nordic Art
• Define Hull (the frame or body of the ship exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructures)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Oseberg (820 CE) Museum Of The Viking Age 

2. Read Picture Of The Past: Life On A Viking Ship by Jane Shuter

3. Discussion Questions "What are Viking longships also known as? What two things were used to power a Viking longship? What were the long Viking stories children learned and listened to called? What was the Viking heaven or afterlife called? Which Viking God rode an eight-legged horse? When did sailing boats or long boars first appear in Scandinavia? What was the navy the Vikings had called? What are the two most famous Viking ships, found in mounds of Norway? How were the sails marked to show that it was a King's ship? Where did the Vikings sleep when traveling at sea? How did the Vikings transport the ships over land? How were the Vikings longships made waterproof? What was the purpose of shields on the side of the ship? How long would a voyage have taken ideal weather?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Use pencils to draw simple shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle) and complex shapes (ellipse, parallelogram, hexagon) of ships for ship paintings 

3. Use wooden stylus to outline line variation (thick, thin, contour) of the positive space (ship) of the Viking Longship Paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Viking Longship Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Gokstad (890 CE) Museum Of The Viking Age

3. Discussion Questions "What can you tell me about this picture? How do you think the artist came up with the idea for this artwork? What title would you give this picture? How do you think the artist was feeling when he made this artwork? How does your eye move throughout this artwork? What choices did the artist make to make this happen? What does this photograph say about the world we live in? How might your interpretation of this artwork be different from someone in another culture? If you could ask this artwork a question, what would you ask? Do you think it is important to be a trained artist? What projects did this artist work on? Why was the artist drawn to this subject matter?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use permanent markers to outline line variation (thick, thin, contour, outline) of the positive space (ship) for the ship paintings 

2. Use neutral colors (black grey brown white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the ship paintings

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, brown, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground, ship) of the Viking Longship Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Viking Longship Paintings for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use printmaking paper to print one monoprint of every neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) of the ship paintings

2. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (longship, foreground) of the ship paintings 

3. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Viking Longship Paintings 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

 Impressionist Cherry Trees

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Impressionist Cherry Trees using painting techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, monochromatic, warm colors), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by British Artist (1965-Present) Damien Hirst
• Use printmaking techniques (stamps, stencils, cut outs) and design principles (repetition, emphasis, movement) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Stamping (the process of imprinting a design from a design surface onto fabric or paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Virtues 'Loyalty', Limited Edition 'Cherry Blossom' Landscape (2021) Damien Hirst

2. Read When Spring Comes by Kevin Harkes

3. Discussion Questions "What is Damien Hirst's art style? What techniques does Damien Hirst use? How many of these cherry tree paintings has he created? When people look at his work, how would the artist like to change the way people look at his work? How old is the artist, Damien Hirst? What type of artwork is Damien Hirst known for? What year was Damien Hirst nominated for the Turner Prize? Where is the artist from and how does that affect his work? Who are the artist's biggest artistic influences? Where does the artist find inspiration? Why is his artwork important to society?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Traditional Rice Paper

2. Choose Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, or Chrysanthemum to represent one of the four seasons for the cherry tree paintings 

3. Use a pencil to draw a plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, or chrysanthemum onto traditional rice paper for the Impressionist Cherry Trees

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impressionist Cherry Trees for Assigned Tables

2. The Virtues 'Politeness' Limited Edition 'Cherry Blossoms' Landscape (2021) Damien Hirst

3. Discussion Questions "The Four Gentlemen, also called the Four Noble Ones, in Chinese Art refers to the four plants (plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum). These four plants represent the four seasons as well as having their own symbolic meaning. The plum blossom represents endurance, orchid represents virtue/beauty, bamboo physical/mental strength, and chrysanthemum celebrating the loner. What historical facts do we know about China and Japan? What significant events occurred in the artists history during our lifetime? Did any significant events influence his artistic development?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow; green, blue, purple) to fill in the positive space (blossoms) of the cherry tree paintings

2. Use diluted ink to make different lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (branches) of the cherry tree paintings

3. Add details (bamboo, leaves, flowers, grass, branches) for the positive space (blossoms) of the Impressionist Cherry Trees

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impressionist Cherry Trees for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (ink, quills, paint brushes)

Lesson Activities

1. Use calligraphy (decorative, handwriting, lettering) for negative space (background) of the cherry tree paintings 

2. Use erasers to carve rubber stamps/seals for the personal artistic signature (decorative, handwriting, letter) for the negative space (background) of the cherry tree paintings 

3. Use neutral colors (black, white, grey) to add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) for the negative space (background) of the Impressionist Cherry Trees

Artist Examples

Student Examples

 Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Maya Glyph In Charcoal using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (continuous, contour, outline), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Mayan Hieroglyphs
• Use drawing methods (charcoal, powder, pigment) and design principles (gradation, proportion, balance) based on the Classic Period
• Define Glyph (symbolic figure or character (system of writing) incised or carved in relief

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Structure 23, Lintel 25, Yaxchilan (Maya) 

2. Read Breaking The Maya Code by Michael D. Coe

3. Discussion Questions "What did Mayans use glyphs for? How old are Mayan glyphs? What were mayan writing symbols called? How was Mayan art heavily influenced by other religions and cultures? Where the Mayan kings successful in wanting their artwork to be remembered throughout history? Why were wood carvings very popular pieces of art for the Mayans? What sense from daily life, mythology, battles, and religious ceremonies are being included here? How do these glyphs provide an important source of information about Maya society?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Drawing Paper

2. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to draw the positive space (symbols) for the charcoal glyphs

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (shadows, highlights) to the positive space (glyphs) of the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Maya Glyphs In Charcoal for Assigned Tables

2. Mayan Glyphs, Kwamikagmi

3. Discussion Questions "When was the ancient Mayan Period? What would you find inside these structures? What are the names of these hieroglyphics? Who was the last ruler of Maya? What does the word hieroglyphs mean? What is the importance behind these hieroglyphs? What is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Maya? What was the purpose of Maya art? Who built the Maya templates?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (glyphs) of the charcoal glyphs

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the charcoal glyphs

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (glyphs) with designs for the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Maya Glyphs In Charcoal for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (charcoal, colors pencils, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (foreground) of the charcoal glyphs

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadows) to negative space (background) of the charcoal glyphs

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to outline the line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the positive space (foreground) of the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

 Scarab Sculptures

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Scarab Sculpture using sculpture techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), shape variation (geometric organic free form) and space (positive negative) inspired by Ancient Egypt
• Use art element: form (composite simple grid) and design principles (composition balance proportion) based on Ancient Art
• Define Scarab (an ancient Egyptian gem cut in the form of a beetle with wings and engraved hieroglyphs)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Scarab With Separate Wings (712-342) The Brooklyn Museum

2. Read The Scarab's Secret by Christina Balit

3. Discussion Questions "What is the common name for the Egyptian Scarab? What did the scarab beetle represent to the ancient Egyptians? What color was commonly used to paint scarab beetle amulets? To the Ancient Egyptians, what did the ball the scarab pushed represent? Which ancient Egyptian deity, one with a scarab's head, aided in the daily movement of the sun? In which of the following ways was a pectoral scarab typically used? What was the purpose of the ancient Egyptian scarab called the heart scarab? Which pharaoh, father of the famous Ikhnation, was known for issuing several types of commemorative scarabs? Was the scarab charm used only with the deathly in ancient Egypt? What is the meaning of the scarab?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Use modeling techniques (hand building forming shapes) to make three dimensional spheres for clay scarab

2. Use assemblages techniques (attaching slip/score smoothing) to connect the three main body parts (head thorax abdomen) of the clay scarab

3. Use addictive techniques (eyes balls long legs wings) to add additional parts to Scarab Sculptures

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Scarab Sculptures for Assigned Table

2. Winged Scarab Amulet (664-332) The Metropolitan Museum 

3. Discussion Questions "Why are insects fo colorful? Which insects is bigger, the male or female? What are some differences between insects? Why are insects symmetrical? What is the most important part of a painting? Why 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 Scarab mean in Egypt? Why did the Egyptians worship scarab beetles? What was the Scarab Beetle used for? What color was a Scarab Beetle?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use assemblage techniques (attaching slip/score smoothing) to connect the details (eyeballs long legs wings) of the clay scarab

2. Add embellishments (beads rainbow wire buttons) to decorate the outside (bug) of the clay scarab

3. Add imprints (texture plates stamps) to outside (bug) of the Scarab Sculptures

Day Three, Art Start

1. Use analogous colors (red blue purple) to fill in the positive space (bug) of the Scarab Sculptures

2. Use analogous colors (red blue purple) to fill in the negative space (wings sun) of the Scarab Sculptures

3. Use metallic colors (gold silver bronze) to outline the line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) of the positive space (bug) of the Scarab Sculptures

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Roman Mosaics 

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Roman Mosaics using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use earth tones (red orange brown black), shape variation (rectangle square diamond), and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) inspired by Ancient Rome
• Use computer techniques (multitasking dragging transferring) and design principles (balance composition repetition) based on 1st Century Art Movements
• Define Mosaic (created by putting many small pieces of different colors in a design to make one picture or shape)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Mosaic with a Peacock and Flowers (3rd AD) Unknown
2. Read Mosaic of Greek and Roman World by Katherine MD Dunbabin
3. Discussion Questions "Did the Romans like art? What was Roman Architecture like? Is any Roman architecture still around? What was Roman engineering like? What were some Roman inventions? What was the Colosseum used for? What other forms of recreation did the ancient Romans enjoy? Why do we study ancient Rome? How were the Romans able to spread their culture? Does anyone know what this image is? Do you know why Romans are able to spread their culture? Do you know why Romans might have had it in their villas? What sort of house do these descriptions fit? What is Roman Art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 9" X 9" Drawing Paper
2. Use basic shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) to lightly draw design with pencil in center of paper
3. Outline with black sharpie basic shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) of imagery of Roman Mosaics

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roman Mosaics for Assigned Table
2. Geometric Mosaic (101-200) Unknown
3. Discussion Questions "What is Mosaic art? What do you notice about the mosaic art? How is it different from a painting? How is it similar? Does this mosaic remind you of anything you have seen before? How did artists make outdoor mosaics last? How did artists mosaic an outdoor patio floor, fountain, or birdbath? How did artists transfer and enlarge mosaic patterns? Where did artists find inspiration for patterns of mosaics? What can we learn from ancient forms of mosaic art?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use earth tones (red orange brown) to fill in the positive space (plants, animals) of mosaic drawings
2. Use earth tones (red orange brown) to fill in the negative space (background) of mosaic drawings
3. Use colored squares to form a decorative border around the positive space (plants, animals) of mosaic drawing

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roman Mosaics for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, construction paper, square paper cutter)

Lesson Activities

1. Use colored squares to form a decorative border around the negative space (background) of the mosaic drawing
2. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in positive space (plants, animals) of the mosaic drawing
3. Use shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the mosaic drawings

Artist Examples

Student Examples