Tuesday, February 6, 2018

ALMA THOMAS HEART MOSAICS

Alma Thomas Heart Mosaics

Learning Targets

I can...

Create a Heart Mosaic using collage techniques learned in class
Use line types (perpendicular, intersecting, horizontal), color variation (complimentary, monochromatic, analogous), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Painter (1891-1978) Alma Woodsey Thomas
Use shape types (free form, geometric, organic) and design principles (repetition, placement, balance) based on the Expressionist Movement
Define Abstract (to distort or exaggerate a person, place, or thing with no clear depiction)

Lesson One

Day One, Art Start

1. Resurrection (1966) Alma Woodsey Thomas

2. Alma W. Thomas: A Retrospective of the Paintings by Ft. Wayne Museum of Art

3. Reflective Discussion "Alma Thomas was the first student to graduate from Howard University with a degree in art. She was known around the world for her vibrant colored abstractions made after she turned 60 years old. Thomas's work Resurrection (1966) is the first painting made by an African American women to hang in the public spaces of the White House as part of a permanent collection."

Lesson Activities

1. Choose One 9" by 9" White Paper
2. Trace Heart Template lightly with a pencil in center of the paper
3. Outline & Trace over the heart template with Sharpie Marker

Reminder:

Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Heart Mosaic for Assigned Table

2. African American Artists Poster The Eclipse (1970) Alma Woodsey Thomas

3. Abstract- to distort or exaggerate a person, place, or thing with no clear depiction. Famous Artist Quote "The use of color in my paintings is of paramount importance to me. Through color I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man's inhumanity to man" Alma Woodsey Thomas

Lesson Activities

1. Use cool color squares (blue green purple) to fill in the positive space
2. Use warm color squares (red orange yellow) to fill in the negative space
3. Use scissors to cut off extra paper around the 9" by 9" White Paper

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Heart Mosaic for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (paper squares, glue sticks, scissors)

Lesson Activities

1. Use scissors to cut off extra paper around the 9" by 9" White Paper
2. Use warm/cool colors (red orange yellow; green blue purple) to fill any white space
3. Cover Heart Mosaic in a clear protective coating of Mod Podge

Artist Examples

Student Examples

abstract art , African American Artists , Alma Woodsey Thomas , American Art , culture appreciation , early childhood , expressive , female artists , young five

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

ALMA THOMAS HEART MOSAICS