Rainbow Four Letter Words
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Rainbow Four Letter Words using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Conceptual Artist (1928-2007) Sol LeWitt
- Use color sequence (arrangement, patterns, sequential) and design principles (repetition, composition, variation) based on American Art
- Define Typography (the art, craft, and technique of arranging type (letters, numbers, symbols) to make written language legible, readable, and visually appealing when displayed)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Arcs And Bands (1999) Sol LeWitt
2. Read The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
3. Discussion Questions "How can we use color, shape, and lettering to turn our names into unique works of art? What happens when we put different colors next to each other? Which colors capture your attention in this artwork? Can letters become shapes, patterns, and designs? What colors would you choose to represent your personality? How can artists use color and lettering to communicate a positive message? Why would an artist choose to make certain letters larger than others? How can our individual artwork contribute to positive classroom community? How do colors influence the feelings and emotions we experience when viewing artwork? How can we use art to express positive thoughts and encourage others? Why is it important to share encouraging messages with our community?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Use protractors, rulers, and letter stencils to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, letters) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
3. Use size differentiation (small, medium, large) to add a focal point in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, letters) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Rainbow Four Letter Words for Assigned Tables
2. Arcs And Bands In Colors A-F (1999) Sol LeWitt
3. Discussion Questions "What happens when you overlap things in your own artwork? What similarities do you notice in these artworks? What differences do you notice in these artworks? How can you ouse a stencil to create letters in your own artwork? What are some ways you can make an object, person ,or place look like a print? What is a foot in a letter? What is uppercase? What is lowercase? Does the typography communicate visually? What is going on in this artwork? What was your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had this reaction? Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? What types of lines are being used in this artwork? What types of colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of the artwork is most important?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use protractor, rulers, and letter stencils to fill in the negative space (background) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
2. Use size differentiation (small, medium, large) to add a focal point in the negative space (background) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
3. Use highlights (reflective light, light source, cast light) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, letters) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Rainbow Four Letter Words for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (washable markers, pencils, erasers, crayons)
Lesson Activities
1. Use shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
3. Add relief pieces (styrofoam pieces, cardboard, poster board) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, letters) of the Rainbow Four Letter Words
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