Chinese Vases & Teacups
Learning Targets
I can...- Create a Chinese Teacup using techniques learned in class
- Use monochromatic colors (blue, white), value (tints, shades, highlights, shadows) and form (two dimensional, three dimensional)
- Use design principles (composition, movement, rhythm) and language arts connections (poetry, storytelling) relating to the Ming Dynasty
- Define Monochromatic (using only one color to make a picture)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. 19th Century Blue Willow China Pottery
"Two Birds Fly High,
A Chinese Vessel, sailing by;
A Bridge with Three Men, sometimes four,
A willow tree, hanging o'er;
A Chinese Temple, there it stands,
Built upon the river sands;
An Apple tree, with apple on
A crooked fence to end my song."
Lesson Activities
1. Choose One 12" by 15" White Paper
2. Trace Ming Vase, Teacup, & Plate Template onto white paper
3. Outline & Trace Templates with Blue Sharpie
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Chinese Teacup for Assigned Table
2. The Willow Pattern Story by Allan Drummond
3. Discussion Questions "What is pottery? What is clay? What is the name of the blue and white china? Porcelain was used to create blue and white designs. What types of pictures did they create? What is a Ming Vase?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use Monochromatic Colors to paint the Ming Vase, Teacup, & Plate
2. Cut Out & Glue down a white table to a black piece of paper
3. Cut Out & Glue down Ming Vase, Teacup, & Plate to Black Paper
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Chinese Teacup for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (Oil Pastel, Glue Sticks, Scissors)
Lesson Activities
1. Use Neutral Colors (grey, white, black) to add shadows behind the Ming Vase, Teacup, & Plate
2. Use Silver Sharpies to add willow patterns (scenes, boats, pavilions, birds)
3. Add Varnish for a gloss finish to the Chinese Teacup
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