MIRO MONSTERS
Learning Targets
I can...- Create a Miro Monster using decalcomania techniques learned in class
- Use line (curved, swirled, bend), shape (geometric, organic, free form) and space (positive, negative)
- Use Design Principles (emphasis, movement, balance) to mimic the artistic style of Spanish Surrealist Painter Joan Miro
- Define Emphasis (area or object in art that draws attention and becomes a focal point)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Figure, Dog, Bird (1893) Joan Miro
2. The Garden Juan Miro Animation by Miliande Art Studios
3. Famous Artist Quote "When I stand in front of a canvas, I never know what I am going to do- and nobody is more surprised than I at what comes out" Joan Miro
Lesson Activities:
1. Use String/Yarn to form an organic/free form shapes for the creatures torso
2. Add One Geometric Shape for facial features or figure depiction
3. Use line (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for movement within ones artwork
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Miro Monster for Assigned Table
2. Miro's Magical Animals by Antony Penros; Miro Earth And Sky Art For Children by Claire-Helene Blanquet
3. Emphasis- is an area or object that draws attention and becomes a focal point. What do you notice first in Joan Miro's Paintings?
Lesson Activities:
1. Finish Adding Three Lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to create movement
2. Outline Miro Monster with Black Paint
3. Use Oil Pastels to fill Miro Monster with Bright Colors
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Miro Monster for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastel, black paint, paintbrush, baby wipe)
Lesson Activities:
1. Finish outlining Miro Monster with Black Paint
2. Finish using oil pastels to fill monsters with bright colors
3. Use Blending Techniques (smooth, layers) to emphasis areas of ones artwork
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