Clay Kindergarten Lions

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Clay Kindergarten Lions using clay techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by French Painter (1844-1910) Henri Rousseau
• Use sculpture techniques (modeling, relief, carving, casting) and design principles (repetition, pattern, proportion) based on Post Impressionism 
• Define Relief (sculpted pieces are bonded to a solid background of the same material)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Sleeping Gypsy (1897) Henri Rousseau

2. Read How To Be A Lion by Ed Vere

3. Discussion Questions "What characteristics (brave, bold, strong, integrity) fit when you think go a lion? Did you know that lions live in grasslands, scrubs, and open woodlands of Africa? What types of lines (curved, caste, loops) will you use as inspiration for your lion? Can a lion be anything other than fierce? Do people need to conform to preordained ideas? Should lions have to change if they want to help others? What is something different about you that should be celebrated? How is empathy good for oneself, community, and society? How do we find the courage to be ourselves? How does this book challenge the traditional ideas of strength? What makes you unique?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the proportions (head, neck, shoulder) within the silhouette of the clay lions

2. Mold clay into basic shapes (oval face, present ears, rectangle neck) for the positive space (animal) of the clay lions 

3. Use needle tools to draw facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) for the positive space (animal) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Kindergarten Lions for Assigned Tables

2. Jungle With Lion (1910) Henri Rousseau

3. Discussion Questions "What is your expressive lion portrait favorite environment? Can animals be happy, sad, lonely, mad, or loving? How do the illustrations reflect the animal's human like qualities? What kinds of bond can develop between a human and an animal (friend, caregiver, support)? Does the fur usually grow in one particular direction? Do cats love to sit in the sun? What is the name of this animal? Why did you choose this animal? What do you find inspiring about this animal? What did you as an artist hope to convey about this animal through your artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) within the positive space (animal) and silhouette of the clay lions

2. Add details (eye sockets, brown bone, moles) to the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the clay lions

3. Use modeling tools (paddle, brush, grips) to smooth out the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Kindergarten Lions for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (modeling tools, rubber mats, clay, glaze)

Lesson Activities

1. Add warm colors (red orange yellow) to the positive space (foreground) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

2. Add warm colors (red orange yellow) to the negative space (background) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

3. Apply Gloss Finish to the proportions (face proportions, facial features, accessories) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

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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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 Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Jean Dubuffet Surreal Painting using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use primary colors (red, blue, yellow), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by French Painter (1901-1985) Jean Dubuffet
• Use art element: line (contour, continuous, outline) and design principles (composition, repetition, unity) based on Art Brut Movement
• Define Hourloupe (a type of doodle using black lines fill with unmixed color to symbolize a physical and mental representation of the mind)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Coffee Pot, Cup, and Sugar Bowl II (1965) Jean Dubuffet 

2. Read Dubuffet Prints From The Museum Of Modern Art by Museum Of Modern Art

3. Discussion Questions "What inspired Jean Dubuffet? What art style did Jean Dubuffet use? Who is Jean Dubuffet? What made his artwork so famous? What were his favorite colors to use in his artwork? How did he use his imagination to understand pictures? What makes his artwork surrealistic? What materials did he use in his artwork? Is there a distinct mood? Does it make you think about anything? How does it make you feel? What did the artist say about the piece? What types of lines are being used in this artwork? What story is being told, if any? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What symbols do you notice in the artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Add three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground) of the line designs

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground) of the Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Site Inhabited By Objects (1965) Jean Dubuffet 

3. Discussion Questions "If art could talk, what would it say? If this artwork had eyes, what would it see? If you could ask this artwork a question, what would you ask it? How has this changed your understanding of the artwork? How does this artwork teach us about the future? Was this intended to be a work of art or not? Why do you think that? How does this impact your understanding of the artwork? If you could change this artwork, how would you change it? What do you like about this artwork? What do you dislike about this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the line designs 

2. Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to fill in the negative space (background) of the line designs

3. Use patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) to fill in the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, water bucket, paper towel) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive shape (foreground) of the line designs

2. Use shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the line designs

3. Use texture tools (combs, plates, stamps) to add details (patterns, decorations) to the Jean Dubuffet Surreal Paintings

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 Pastel Resist Water Lilies

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Pastel Resist Water Lilies using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and value (lightness, darkness, tints, shades) inspired by Impressionist Painter (1840-1926) Claude Monet
• Use observational drawing techniques (outline, contour, continuous) and design principles (proportion, movement, composition) based on Impressionism
• Define Observational Drawing (to draw objects, still life arrangements, portrait studies, landscapes, or realistic views from real life) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Water Lilies (1919) Claude Monet 

2. Read The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt

3. Discussion Questions "What details in this painting can you tell the artist spent time looking closely at water lilies? What do you think the artist is trying to capture? Do you think the painting represents a water lily accurately? Why? What does the painting tell you about a water lilies habitat? What characteristics do you notice about the water lilies based on the information in this painting? What type of water would you expect to see water lilies- a fast-flowing river, a lake, a pond, or the ocean? Where do plants get the energy they need to grow and make food? If you were looking at a real lily pond, what types of living things might you see? Where do the animals living in or near the pond get the energy they need?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper 

2. Use pencil to draw horizon line in the positive space (middle ground) of the water lilies paintings

3. Add scenery (ocean, blue sky, lilies) to the negative space (background) of the Pastel Resist Water Lilies

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pastel Resist Water Lilies for Assigned Table

2. Water Lilies, Willow Reflection (1916-1919) Claude Monet

3. Discussion Questions "What colors dominate this painting? How does this painting make you feel? How would you describe this painting? What is the painting of? What season is shown in the painting? How do you know/? What wildlife would you expect to see if you visited this pond? What sounds would you hear? What would you smell? What would you see? Which lily pad would you choose to settle on for a while? Where was Monet when he painted this? What would he be able to see, hear, smell, or feel? Which colors (yellows, pinks, lavenders, greens, blues, silvers) did the artist use? How does mOney give the feeling of distance? How does Monet give the feeling of perspective?"

Lesson Activities

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

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the water lilies paintings

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Pastel Resist Water Lilies 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pastel Resist Water Lilies for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, water bucket, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use earth tones (brown yellow blue green) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the water lilies paintings

2. Use earth tones (brown yellow blue green) to fill in the negative space (background) of the water lilies paintings

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) with colored pencils for the Pastel Resist Water Lilies

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 Monets Boat On Lily Pond

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Monets Boat On Lily Pond using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (secondary neutral earth tones), shape variation (geometric organic free form) and value (lightness darkness) inspired by French Painter (1840-1926) Claude Monet
• Use perspective techniques (vanishing point horizon line parallel lines) and design principles (composition gradation proportion) based on Impressionism
• Define En Plein Air (relates to painting in the outdoor daylight)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Row Boat (1887) Claude Monet

2. Read The Magical Garden Of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt 

3. Discussion Questions "Where are most of Monet's paintings located? How many paintings did Monet create? When did Monet start painting? When was Claude Monet born? Where was Claude Monet born? Who introduced Claude Monet to the practice of painting in the open air? When did Claude Monet paint The Beach at Sainte-Adresse? When did Claude Monet paint Impression, Sunrise? Monet and the Impressionist movement are associated with which city? Which painting reflects the techniques of painting and en plein air? Which of the following does not describe a technique used by the Impressionists? Which of the following things would Claude Monet have most likely wanted to paint? What style of art did he invent? What did Monet like to paint? What kind of painting style is he famous for?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Use a pencil to draw a horizon line in the middle of the painting paper for boat paintings

3. Add scenery (ocean blue sky wooden fence lilies) to the negative space (background) of Monet's Boat On Lily Pond

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet's Boat On Lily Pond for Assigned Table 

2. Boats On The Beach (1883) Claude Monet

3. Reflective Discussion "Claude Monet is the founder of the Impressionist Movement in art history. His mother supported him becoming an artist, but his father wanted him to take over the family grocery business. Monet experimented with light, painting the same scenes at different types of day. His artwork continues to influence future artists to this day. Can you tell me what this is a picture of? Can you see the shapes of the flat leaves and pale flowers on the shimmering water? Can you see how Monet has tried to capture light and reflect on the surface of the water by using daps of paint? Do you think it is strange that he painted such a calm and beautiful picture when there was chaos all around him?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add flowers (roses carnations tulips irises sunflowers) to middle ground (pond, lake) of boat drawings

2. Add boat (sail boat, fishing boat, row boat) to positive space (foreground) of boat drawings

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline foreground (boat) and positive space (foreground) of Monet's Boat On Lily Pond

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet's Boat On Lily Pond for Assigned Table 

2. Set Up Studio Area (watercolor, buckets, colored pencils)

Lesson Activities 

1. Use earth tones (brown yellow blue green) to fill in the positive space (boat) of the boat drawings

2. Use earth tones (brown yellow blue green) to fill in the negative space (background) of the boat drawings 

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) with colored pencil to Monet's Boat On Lily Pond

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