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 Degas Dancer Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Degas Dancer Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by French Artist (1834-1917) Edgar Degas
• Use collage techniques (paper, digital, mixed media, photomontage) and design principles (proportion, movement, balance) based on Impressionism
• Define Theme (the message the artist wishes to convey through the artwork)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Ballet Class (1871-1874) Edgar Degas

2. Read Degas Painter Of Ballerinas: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art by Susan Goldman Rubin

3. Discussion Questions "Do you think dancers relate to these paintings more than other people might? How does Edgar Degas's painting compare to the rehearsal experience? How did the ballerinas in Edgar Degas's dancers look differently than the dancers today? How does the dancers' costumes compare to the costumes worn today? Do you have a favorite work from the exhibition? What other reason did the artist have for painting ballerinas? What does the ballerina symbolize in Edgar Degas paintings? What is Edgar Degas style in art? What type of painting is the ballet class by Edgar Degas? Why did Edgar Degas start to paint ballerinas? Why is the dance class an important painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Add three dimensional shapes (organic, free form, geometric) to the composition of the positive space (ballerina) for the ballerina collages

3. Add a horizon line in the negative space (background) to separate the positive space (ballerina) from the negative space (stage) in the Degas Dancer Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Degas Dancer Collages for Assigned Tables 

2. Ballet Rehearsal (1873) Edgar Degas

3. Discussion Questions "What do you see in this painting? What do you think of this artwork? How do you think the public received it? Why do you think Degas used that medium? How are images and objects used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world? How does the length, color, o shape of the ballerina make a difference in conveying the meaning of this artwork? Is this painting of four dancers or one dancer in four positions?  What does each part of the body look like in motion? Why do you think the dancers choose the materials he did? After experimenting with our materials, how do you think the dancers clothing from the painting will move when dancing? What other things did Edgar Degas paint? How would you describe the composition? How would you describe the clothing?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogues, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the ballerina collages

2. Use color combinations (analogue, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the ballerina collages

3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (floral, silk, wood) and texture plates (wood, leather, metal) to the Degas Dancer Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Degas Dancer Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, scrapbook materials)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the subject matter (ballerina) of the ballerina collages

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the ballerina collages

3. Outline details (patterns, objects, images) in the positive space (ballerina) of the Degas Dancer Collages

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 Monet Pond Prints

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Monet Pond Prints using collage techniques learned in class
• Use color schemes (cool colors, warm colors, neutral colors), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by French Painter (1840-1926) Claude Monet
• Use printmaking techniques (collagraph, monotype, etching, engraving) and design principles (repetition, balance, movement) based on Impressionism
• Define Scene (the place where a real or imaginary action, event, or artwork occurs)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.Water Lily Pond X (1919) Claude Monet

2. Read Ella In The Garden Of Giverny: A Picture Book About Claude Monet by Daniel Fehr

3. Discussion Questions "Who can tel me how Monet captured light in his painting? How will you go about reproducing this effect? What colors dominate the picture? How does the picture make you feel? How would you describe this picture? What is it a picture of? What is the season in the painting? How do you know? What wildlife would you expect to see if you visited this pond? What sounds would the artist hear? What would the artist smell? What does the artist see in this artwork? Which lily pad would you choose to settle on for a while? Where was Monet when he painted this? What colors did he use? How does Monet give the feeling of distance? How does Monet show perspective? Are there any places where there is no paint? Did Monet paint Koi Fish?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Cardboard Circle 

2. Use pencil to draw a decorative border (lines, stripes, squares) around the negative space (background) of the pond prints

3. Add scenery (water, ripples, petals, wave) to the negative space (background) of the Monet Pond Prints

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet Pond Prints for Assigned Tables

2. Color Plate Of Water Lily Pond (1867) Claude Monet

3. Discussion Questions "Who decides what goes in a museum? Who decides what is good art? How are these two painting styles different? Which paintings have the biggest range in value? What do you see in the shadow colors in the impressionist paintings? Why do you think the impressionist chose to paint that way? How do you like to paint? Have you ever wanted to capture a moment? How do artists create artwork that shows not just how something looks but how something makes them feel? Can you see how Monet has tried to capture light and reflection on the surface of the water by dabs of white paint? Do you think it is strange that he painted such a calm and beautiful picture when there was chaos all around him? Who was Claude Monet?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add flowers (roses, carnations, tulips, lilies, flowers) to the positive space (middle ground) of the pond prints

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the pond prints

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Monet Pond Prints

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet Pond Prints for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (bubble wrap, speed ball ink, brayers, paper)

Lesson Activities

1. Use cool colors (red, orange yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the pond prints

2. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the pond prints

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) with metallic colors (gold, silver, bronze) for the Monet Pond Prints 

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Auguste Herbin Abstract Art

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Auguste Herbin Abstract Art from drawing techniques learned in class
• Use geometric shapes (circle, triangle, oval, rectangle), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by French Artist (1882-1960) Auguste Herbin 
• Use art element: shape (geometric, organic, biomorphic) and design principles (movement, proportion, gradation) based on Abstract Art
• Define Nonobjective (representing or intended to represent no natural or actual object, figure, or scene)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Oiseay (1882-1960) Auguste Herbin
2.  Read I Spy Shapes In Art by Lucy Micklethwait
3. Discussion Questions "Are you fluent in abstractions? Can you help decode this painting? What do you notice is different with the shapes, colors, and arrangement within this artwork? Is the white circle being weighted? Is the thin blue triangle balancing the white square and darker blue small circle? Can you see the piece of equipment each child was aiming to represent? What is the same and different about each picture? Could each block represent a letter? If so, which block represents which letter? Could there be one or more colors and group of shapes for each letter? Can you use the same ideas to pick out parts of this picture? What does the title of the piece suggest? Can you recognize possible representations for any other letters used in the title?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (circle, oval, rectangle) to represent a title (days, weeks, color) for ones abstract work
2. Use tints (white, grey, black) to fill in the positive space (geometric shape) for ones abstract work
3. Use tints (white, grey, black) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones Auguste Herbin Abstract Art

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Auguste Herbin Abstract Art for assigned table
2. Composition Rouge (1949) Auguste Herbin
3. Discussion Questions "What colors are being used in this artwork? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which are of the artwork is most important? How did the artist use space? How did the artist use balance? How did the artist use proportion? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for? Why do you say that? How do you think the artist feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think this artist created this work? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? How do you think the artist was feeling when he created this artwork? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What title would you give this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add three different lines (diagonal, vertical, horizontal) to add visual interest within ones abstract work
2. Use colored construction paper to fill in the positive space (geometric shape) within ones abstract work
3. Use colored construction paper to fill in the negative space (background) within ones Auguste Herbin Abstract Art 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Auguste Herbin Abstract Art for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, paper cut outs, geometric shape templates)

Lesson Activities

1. Use black sharpie to draw three geometric shapes (circle, oval, triangle) and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of ones abstract work
2. Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to fill in the positive shape (geometric shapes) of ones abstract work
3. Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to fill in the negative space (background) of ones Auguste Herbin Abstract Art

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Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowls

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl using drawing techniques learning in class
• Use shape variation (organic, geometric, free form), line type (outline, contour), and space (interior, exterior) inspired by French Painter (1896-1954) Henri Matisse
• Use decoupage techniques (layering, overlapping, cropping) and design principles (composition, harmony, emphasis) based on the Fauvism Art Movement 
• Define Collage (art made by cutting up materials- colored paper, string, newspaper- and gluing together to make a picture)

Lesson One, Day One

1. The Goldfish (1912) Henri Matisse
2. Read A Magical Dat with Matisse (Mini Masters) by Julie Merberg
3. Discussion Questions "How many goldfish are there in the painting? Do you think the broad brush strokes on the surface of the bowl are goldfish or reflections of the four goldfish depicted below? Do the goldfish swimming in the water make you feel calm? Why do you think Henri Matisse was interesting in painting goldfish?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use ruler to draw three lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the interior of the room
3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, stripes, dots) to the wallpaper of the room

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl for Assigned Table
2. The Goldfish Bowl (1921) Henri Matisse
3. Discussion Questions "Do you like this painting? What do you think this painting is trying to tell us about the artist? What emotions do you think Henri Matisse is trying to convey in his paintings? What do you feel when you look at Henri Matisse's art? Do his pictures make you feel calm?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (fins, tail, eyes, mouth) to the goldfish within the positive space
2. Add details (water ripples, bubbles, reflective light) to the exterior of the fish bowl 
3. Use texture plates to add cloth design (floral pattern, mosaic tile, hard wood) to tablecloth 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, oil pastels)

Lesson Activities 

1. Use tissue paper to add plants (leaves, flowers, lilacs) within the negative space
2. Use earth colors (green, black, brown) to add veins to the various plants
3. Cut Out & Glue Down all parts for the Matisse Inspired Goldfish Bowl

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