Majolica Murals
Learning Targets:
I can...- Create a collaborative mural using assemblage techniques learned in class
- Use complimentary colors (purple, gold), value (lightness, darkness), and shape (geometric, organic) to make a Khatam
- Use design principles (balance, repetition, unity) and language arts connections (literature, calligraphy, poetry) to discuss 19th Century Middle Eastern Architecture
- Define Mural (a painting or artwork on a wall)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Tombs of Hafez in Shiraz, Iran (1452) Andre Godard
Lesson Activities:
1. Choose a 5" by 5" Square Cardstock2. Separate the square cardstock using a line (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) into four parts
3. Draw Three Preliminary Sketches of Tile Design
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve 5" by 5" Square Cardstock
2. Read "Islamic Art and Architecture: The System of Geometric Design" by Issam El Said
3. Mural- is a large painting or artwork on a wall. How large do you think our mural will be? What are some ways we can make our collaborative piece look like an original work of art? What do you like and dislike about these tile designs? What would help make these tile designs better?"
Lesson Activities:
1. Choose Best Tile Design out of Three Preliminary Sketches
2. Use pencil to lightly transfer tile design onto ceramic tile
3. Outline final pencil drawing three times before painting ceramic tile
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Ceramic Tile from assigned self
2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, water bucket, tempera paint)
Lesson Activities:
1. Finish outlining pencil drawing three times before painting ceramic tile
2. Use complimentary colors (purple, gold) to color ceramic tile
3. Add value (light purple, dark purple; light yellow, dark yellow) for depth in ceramic tile
4. Use ceramic glaze to cover ceramic tile in a clear, protective coat
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