K-2nd finished their first block covered in glitter and glory. We talked about the Elements of Art: Line and Shape and explored different art media.
I started by introducing/revisiting Line and how it is a "dot that went for a walk" - Paul Klee. We played with a long piece of yarn at first having it be our single line. Students practiced drawing with the yarn, and translated some of the concept to their drawings. Once the lines touch and intersect they create shapes. We talked about the differences of geometric and organic shapes. In short, I have the kiddos remember geometric shapes are 'math shapes' or 'shapes with names' and organic shapes are 'invented shapes' or 'nameless shapes.' We looked at painters Mondrian (K), Joan Miro (1st/2nd), Wassilly Kandinsky (1st/2nd), and Robert Rauschenberg (K-2) as artist examples.
Our final project was a Robert Rauschenberg inspired mixed media project. I showed a range of his works, but made emphasis on the his combines. I want my students to know Art is a way to express yourself and allowing yourself bend and break the rules of art in order to show ideas visually. It was amazing watching projects evolve into many forms and being a facilitator of an organized-chaos of childhood creative play. Jump ropes, balloons, glitter, staples, telephone wire, more glitter, acrylic gems, skateboard griptape, cut-outs from recycled books and calendars, even more glitter, were used alongside pencil, watercolor, charcoal, and markers.
I am currently in the middle of hanging these pieces in the 1st-4th hallways upstairs. Once hung, I will snap some photos and add more to the online gallery.
Stay tuned for Ceramics/Pottery unit in two weeks. As a reminder -- do not wear anything of value to art class on MWF.
I started by introducing/revisiting Line and how it is a "dot that went for a walk" - Paul Klee. We played with a long piece of yarn at first having it be our single line. Students practiced drawing with the yarn, and translated some of the concept to their drawings. Once the lines touch and intersect they create shapes. We talked about the differences of geometric and organic shapes. In short, I have the kiddos remember geometric shapes are 'math shapes' or 'shapes with names' and organic shapes are 'invented shapes' or 'nameless shapes.' We looked at painters Mondrian (K), Joan Miro (1st/2nd), Wassilly Kandinsky (1st/2nd), and Robert Rauschenberg (K-2) as artist examples.
Our final project was a Robert Rauschenberg inspired mixed media project. I showed a range of his works, but made emphasis on the his combines. I want my students to know Art is a way to express yourself and allowing yourself bend and break the rules of art in order to show ideas visually. It was amazing watching projects evolve into many forms and being a facilitator of an organized-chaos of childhood creative play. Jump ropes, balloons, glitter, staples, telephone wire, more glitter, acrylic gems, skateboard griptape, cut-outs from recycled books and calendars, even more glitter, were used alongside pencil, watercolor, charcoal, and markers.
I am currently in the middle of hanging these pieces in the 1st-4th hallways upstairs. Once hung, I will snap some photos and add more to the online gallery.
Stay tuned for Ceramics/Pottery unit in two weeks. As a reminder -- do not wear anything of value to art class on MWF.