LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
LINE
ABSTRACT CITYSCAPE
Lesson Objectives: Students will learn about line while creating a cityscape.
Time Required: 1 hour
Artist: Paul Klee, Castle and Sun, 1928, (available online)
Source: Dynamic Art Projects for Children, pgs 10-12
Materials:
Construction paper 12×18, various colors
Tissue paper (non-bleeding), various colors (pre-cut if desired)
Scissors
Large paintbrushes
Liquid starch
Plastic bowls
Tempera paint in various colors
Small paintbrushes
Presentation:
Discuss line. Brainstorm what kinds of lines there are: straight, curvy, zigzag, etc.
Procedure:
- Pass out paper. Write names on back. Orient the paper horizontally.
- Beginning at the top of the paper, glue tissue paper building shapes to the paper using a paintbrush and liquid starch both under and on top of the tissue paper. Overlap the buildings to create the illusion of space.
- Cut out a sun, moon, or clouds from the tissue paper and glue them on if desired.
- Use a small paintbrush and tempera paint to add detail to the buildings, encouraging the use of different types of lines.
