LINOLEUM PRINTING ON TRANSPARENCY

 LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE  Lesson Objectives: Teach students how to create linoleum printing blocks using lessons of line, space and color. Time Required: Two separate lessons, at least 60-90 minutes each.  First one is to make the design and cut the blocks.  Second lesson is for printing and painting the background.Artist:  Gustav Klimt http://www.gustav-klimt.com, Tree of Life … [Read more...]

FANTASY SPACE ART

LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE FANTASY SPACE ARTLesson Objectives:  Students will learn about space by using overlapping, size, and perspective while creating a fantasy space scene.Time Required: 2 sessionsArtist: Robert T. McCall, Within Our Reach (available online) Source: Dynamic Art Projects for Children, pgs 13-17 Materials (Day … [Read more...]

CITY CORNER

 LESSON PATTERN INSTRUCTIONSSPACE  CITY CORNER Lesson Objectives: Students will learn about 2-point perspective.Time Required:  1 sessionArtist: M.C. Escher, Ascending and Descending Website: http://www.coolschool.k12.or.us/courses/116200/lessons/11/index.phpMaterials:White 9x12 construction paper12x18 construction paperBlue painter’s tapeColored pencilsRulersPresentation:    Discuss 2-point … [Read more...]

CEZANNE STILL LIFE COLLAGE

LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE CEZANNE STILL LIFE COLLAGELesson Objectives:  Students will learn about space by using overlapping, size, and perspective while creating a still life in the style of Cezanne. Artist: Paul Cezanne, Still Life Time Required: 1 hourMaterials:                                                                               White tablecloth, tall vase, various … [Read more...]

TIGER IN THE GRASS

LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE TIGER IN LONG GRASSLesson Objectives: Students will learn about space and chalk pastel techniques while creating a tinge in long grass. Time Required: 1 hour Artist: Henri Rousseau, Surprised! Storm in the Forest (available online)Materials:White construction paper 12x18Chalk pastelsFine tip markersColored pencilsGlue sticksScissorsPresentation:Discuss space … [Read more...]