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 Mummy Eyes

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Mummy Eyes using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (neutral, analogous, complementary), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by mummification of Ancient Egypt
• Use collage techniques (assemblage, layering, decoupage) and design principles (composition, contrast, proportion) based on Old Kingdom Period
• Define Mummification (preserving a person, and in some instances, animals for the afterlife)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Coffin Of Padi-Heru (200 BCE to 100 BCE) Ptolemaic Period

2. Read Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs: A Book About Ancient Egypt by Gail Gibbons

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Egyptians perfected the art of mummification 5000 years ago? What is a mummy? What can we learn from mummies? Can you describe any symbols, hidden cues, or secret messages in this artwork? Do you see the mummy's name written on the wrappings? Does that help us know who the mummy was? What kinds of special objects or treasures did the Egyptians place inside the tomb with a mummy? How is the art of the mummy (like the artwork on the sarcophagus) connected to ancient Egyptian's beliefs about life after death? Why do you think ancient Egyptians drew gods, goddesses, and special symbols on the mummy's coffin? Can you find any small, magical charms, called amulets? What do you think these amulets were for? What would you want to put in the tomb you are building for this mummy?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the eye parts (iris, pupil, eyelids, tear duck) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the face parts (teeth, nose, eye brows) of the Mummy Eyes 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mummy Eyes for Assigned Tables 

2. Mask Of Tutankhamun (1336 BCE - 1327 BCE) Howard Carter

3. Discussion Questions "What makes these artworks fit into Ancient Art? What are some similarities and difference between the artwork of this mummy and other artwork in history? If you could ask the person inside the mummy one question, what would you ask? What are some symmetrical designs you notice in this artwork? What would be your mummy's favorite Halloween candy? What superpower would your mummy have? What costume would your mummy wear on Halloween? What colored are the bandages of the mummy if they could be any color? What color are the mummy's eyes in this artwork? What patterns or designs could you add to the mummy's bandages? What kind of place would your mummy live in? Is your mummy a friendly mummy or a spooky mummy?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to fill in the positive space (mummy eyes, mummy face) of the Mummy Eyes 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (mummy eyes, mummy face) of the Mummy Eyes 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mummy Eyes for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, black construction paper) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (mummy face, mummy eyes) of the Mummy Eyes 

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background, middle ground) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) to fill in the positive space (mummy face, mummy cloth) of the Mummy Eyes  

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 Viking Longship Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Viking Longship Paintings using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by Scandinavian Longships
• Use painting techniques (underpainting, blending, overlapping) and design principles (composition, proportion, gradation) based on Nordic Art
• Define Hull (the frame or body of the ship exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructures)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Oseberg (820 CE) Museum Of The Viking Age 

2. Read Picture Of The Past: Life On A Viking Ship by Jane Shuter

3. Discussion Questions "What are Viking longships also known as? What two things were used to power a Viking longship? What were the long Viking stories children learned and listened to called? What was the Viking heaven or afterlife called? Which Viking God rode an eight-legged horse? When did sailing boats or long boars first appear in Scandinavia? What was the navy the Vikings had called? What are the two most famous Viking ships, found in mounds of Norway? How were the sails marked to show that it was a King's ship? Where did the Vikings sleep when traveling at sea? How did the Vikings transport the ships over land? How were the Vikings longships made waterproof? What was the purpose of shields on the side of the ship? How long would a voyage have taken ideal weather?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Use pencils to draw simple shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle) and complex shapes (ellipse, parallelogram, hexagon) of ships for ship paintings 

3. Use wooden stylus to outline line variation (thick, thin, contour) of the positive space (ship) of the Viking Longship Paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Viking Longship Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Gokstad (890 CE) Museum Of The Viking Age

3. Discussion Questions "What can you tell me about this picture? How do you think the artist came up with the idea for this artwork? What title would you give this picture? How do you think the artist was feeling when he made this artwork? How does your eye move throughout this artwork? What choices did the artist make to make this happen? What does this photograph say about the world we live in? How might your interpretation of this artwork be different from someone in another culture? If you could ask this artwork a question, what would you ask? Do you think it is important to be a trained artist? What projects did this artist work on? Why was the artist drawn to this subject matter?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use permanent markers to outline line variation (thick, thin, contour, outline) of the positive space (ship) for the ship paintings 

2. Use neutral colors (black grey brown white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the ship paintings

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, brown, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground, ship) of the Viking Longship Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Viking Longship Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, tempera paint, watercolor, water buckets) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use printmaking paper to print one monoprint of every neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) of the ship paintings

2. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (longship, foreground) of the ship paintings 

3. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Viking Longship Paintings 

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 Impressionist Cherry Trees

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Impressionist Cherry Trees using painting techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, monochromatic, warm colors), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by British Artist (1965-Present) Damien Hirst
• Use printmaking techniques (stamps, stencils, cut outs) and design principles (repetition, emphasis, movement) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Stamping (the process of imprinting a design from a design surface onto fabric or paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Virtues 'Loyalty', Limited Edition 'Cherry Blossom' Landscape (2021) Damien Hirst

2. Read When Spring Comes by Kevin Harkes

3. Discussion Questions "What is Damien Hirst's art style? What techniques does Damien Hirst use? How many of these cherry tree paintings has he created? When people look at his work, how would the artist like to change the way people look at his work? How old is the artist, Damien Hirst? What type of artwork is Damien Hirst known for? What year was Damien Hirst nominated for the Turner Prize? Where is the artist from and how does that affect his work? Who are the artist's biggest artistic influences? Where does the artist find inspiration? Why is his artwork important to society?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Traditional Rice Paper

2. Choose Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, or Chrysanthemum to represent one of the four seasons for the cherry tree paintings 

3. Use a pencil to draw a plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, or chrysanthemum onto traditional rice paper for the Impressionist Cherry Trees

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impressionist Cherry Trees for Assigned Tables

2. The Virtues 'Politeness' Limited Edition 'Cherry Blossoms' Landscape (2021) Damien Hirst

3. Discussion Questions "The Four Gentlemen, also called the Four Noble Ones, in Chinese Art refers to the four plants (plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum). These four plants represent the four seasons as well as having their own symbolic meaning. The plum blossom represents endurance, orchid represents virtue/beauty, bamboo physical/mental strength, and chrysanthemum celebrating the loner. What historical facts do we know about China and Japan? What significant events occurred in the artists history during our lifetime? Did any significant events influence his artistic development?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow; green, blue, purple) to fill in the positive space (blossoms) of the cherry tree paintings

2. Use diluted ink to make different lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (branches) of the cherry tree paintings

3. Add details (bamboo, leaves, flowers, grass, branches) for the positive space (blossoms) of the Impressionist Cherry Trees

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impressionist Cherry Trees for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (ink, quills, paint brushes)

Lesson Activities

1. Use calligraphy (decorative, handwriting, lettering) for negative space (background) of the cherry tree paintings 

2. Use erasers to carve rubber stamps/seals for the personal artistic signature (decorative, handwriting, letter) for the negative space (background) of the cherry tree paintings 

3. Use neutral colors (black, white, grey) to add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) for the negative space (background) of the Impressionist Cherry Trees

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 Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Maya Glyph In Charcoal using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (continuous, contour, outline), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Mayan Hieroglyphs
• Use drawing methods (charcoal, powder, pigment) and design principles (gradation, proportion, balance) based on the Classic Period
• Define Glyph (symbolic figure or character (system of writing) incised or carved in relief

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Structure 23, Lintel 25, Yaxchilan (Maya) 

2. Read Breaking The Maya Code by Michael D. Coe

3. Discussion Questions "What did Mayans use glyphs for? How old are Mayan glyphs? What were mayan writing symbols called? How was Mayan art heavily influenced by other religions and cultures? Where the Mayan kings successful in wanting their artwork to be remembered throughout history? Why were wood carvings very popular pieces of art for the Mayans? What sense from daily life, mythology, battles, and religious ceremonies are being included here? How do these glyphs provide an important source of information about Maya society?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Drawing Paper

2. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to draw the positive space (symbols) for the charcoal glyphs

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (shadows, highlights) to the positive space (glyphs) of the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Maya Glyphs In Charcoal for Assigned Tables

2. Mayan Glyphs, Kwamikagmi

3. Discussion Questions "When was the ancient Mayan Period? What would you find inside these structures? What are the names of these hieroglyphics? Who was the last ruler of Maya? What does the word hieroglyphs mean? What is the importance behind these hieroglyphs? What is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Maya? What was the purpose of Maya art? Who built the Maya templates?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (glyphs) of the charcoal glyphs

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the charcoal glyphs

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (glyphs) with designs for the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Maya Glyphs In Charcoal for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (charcoal, colors pencils, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (foreground) of the charcoal glyphs

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadows) to negative space (background) of the charcoal glyphs

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to outline the line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of the positive space (foreground) of the Maya Glyphs In Charcoal 

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