Students will take inspiration from infamous artist Wassily Kandinsky and his passion for music and art for our next project. Students will explore Kandinsky techniques and his use of line and color to express emotions in his artwork. We will discuss Kandinsky's use of music as inspiration for his paintings. Students will listen to different types of classical music and interpret the emotion or feeling the music is portraying. Students will then try to create this emotion in their painting using expressive lines and colors. Finally, students will write an artist statement about their inspirations for their art.
For our first project in Unit 3, first graders will be introduced to the art form of printmaking. We will discuss and explore the life and works of American Artist William H. Johnson. Students will be able to identify architects as artists, and describe how to show depth in a 2-D cityscape. Students will use different printing tools to stamp a cityscape scene, as well as use knowledge of color theory and painting techniques to create a completed composition. For our second project in Unit 2, we will be exploring the importance of the dragon during the Chinese New Year. Students will discuss why the dragon dance is significant during New Year celebrations, as well as explore the characteristics of the dragon artwork. We will review types of lines and how to create patterns. Students will also be introduced to the principle of balance in art, and how to use symmetry to create balance. For our first project in Unit 2, students will be creating ceramic pumpkin sculptures. We will explore the life and artwork of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, and we will take our inspiration from her many polka-dotted works! Students will practice clay handbuilding techniques to create their sculptures. Then they will apply knowledge of color theory and pattern repetition to add details. For our second project in Unit 1 we will be creating Winslow Homer-inspired seascape paintings. Students will discuss Winslow Homer and his life as a artist in America. Students will learn to properly draw a horizon line and place objects to give the illusion of depth in a 2-D painting. Students will also apply previous knowledge of color schemes-warm and cool- to paint the sea and the sky. For our first project of Unit 1 1st graders will be creating "Pop Art Hearts" inspired by well-known artist, Jim Dine. Students will review different types of lines, discuss color schemes and contrast, as well as study Jim Dine and the Pop Art movement in America. Students will apply drawing and painting techniques while demonstrating creativity, craftsmanship, and good work habits. **IMPORTANT**: This artwork will be used for the Square 1 Art Fundraiser this year, which is due October 4th. So, if your child is absent from Art before the due date PLEASE take advantage of Open Studio hours so that your child will have a piece for the fundraiser. During the first couple weeks of school all students will become familiar with the art room rules and expectations. We will discuss and practice procedures in the art room so we can maximize our learning time throughout the year. Students will also be making their very own sketchbooks which they will use almost every day in art for taking notes, sketching ideas, practicing skills, and many more fun activities! Sketchbooks are important for artists to record their thoughts and ideas, and our sketchbooks will become a very special profile of the year's art learning! |
"You can't use up creativity; the more you use, the more you have."
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