LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSHAPESTENCIL CITYLesson Objectives: Students will create an original visual image using pastels and simple stencils to develop and promote an awareness of shape, space, color, and how simple stencils and block outs are used. Artist: Richard Haas, The Brotherhood BuildingTime Required: 1 hourMaterials:12x18 black and white construction paperRulersScotch … [Read more...]

 LESSON PATTERN INSTRUCTIONSCOLOR OP ART: WARM AND COOLLesson Objectives: To introduce the children to the art form of Optical Art and how artists use color and line to trick the eye.  It also teaches the children about warm and cool colors. Time Required: 1 hour Artist:  Bridget Riley         Print: Gaillard, 1989        High Sky II, 1992                         Materials:White … [Read more...]

LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSHAPEPICASSO PORTRAITLesson Objectives:  Students will learn and discuss the artwork of Pablo Picasso, abstract and cubism. Students will create an abstract portrait emulating Picasso’s style.Time Required:      1 hourArtist: Pablo Picasso, The Portrait of Dora MaarMaterials:12”x 18” White construction paperPencilBlack Sharpie MarkersOil PastelsPresentation:Discuss … [Read more...]