Third Grade Art
Henri Matisse Rooms
Students studied Henri Matisse’s artwork titled “The Lady with the Purple Coat.” Students identified what was unrealistic about the image and we talked about how Matisse was part of a group called “The Fauves.” The Fauves liked to break the rules in artwork so we practiced breaking the rules too. Students learned how to properly draw correct body proportions in class and created their own corner of their room using various types of pattern. Students also practiced using warm and cool colors through bookmaking practice and within their project.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Classify warm and cool color schemes.
- Analyze rhythm and unity in a composition.
- Compare and contrast crowded and empty space.
- Analyze the importance of portraits, landscapes, and functional art.
Warm Versus Cool Bookmaking
Contour Line Backpacks
Students practiced making contour drawings of their shoe in the beginning of this lesson. Contour line is the outline! Students practiced drawing using their eyes to study important details and lines. Students then created a contour line drawing of their backpack including as many details as possible. Finally students used bleeding tissue paper to create blocks of color over their backpack drawings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast continuous and broken lines.
- Draw and paint using varied materials.
- Construct a collage using contrasting colors, textures, and shapes.
- Create compositions using continuous and broken lines and illustrate asymmetrical balance, visual rhythm, and unity.
Memory Textiles
Students began the lesson by discussing vocabulary terms individually. Students defined the words memory and symbolism. Students even discussed memories they deemed worthy of sharing such as good memories and bad memories. They designed three thumbnails (small quick drawings) of a memory using symbolism. Then students watched a video from Drive By Press and discussed the definition of Printmaking. Students studied various examples of relief printmaking and applied their previous knowledge of contour line to achieve a successful print.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Create prints using brayers and paint trays on textured surfaces.
- Sketch original ideas to plan artwork.
- Interpret the emotional qualities/artist's intent.
Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor Nature Paintings
Students studied Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings in class. We watched a BrainPop video and discussed why she painted what she did. Students then brought in their own objects from nature and used a viewfinder (a small window) to find interesting ways to draw our object. Once students created three thumbnails of their nature object, they picked their favorite/best one to recreate on a large scale. Students then learned about color theory and color schemes such as Primary colors, Secondary colors, and even Split Complimentary colors! Students chose one color scheme to create, and colored their picture with watercolor pencils. Finally students used a paintbrush and water to change their color pencil drawing into a watercolor painting!
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Create a color wheel and identify color schemes. (tertiary, warm/cool, complementary, split complementary, monochromatic)
- Compare and contrast natural vs man-made shapes and textures.
- Sketch original ideas to plan abstract artwork.
- Describe a composition using the formal elements (line, shapes, colors) and how they communicate a message.
Hieronymus Bosch Illustrations
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast crowded and empty space.
- Define foreground, middle ground, and background.
- Compare and contrast symmetrical and asymmetrical balance.
- Emphasize crowded vs empty space and fore-, middle-, background.
Calder Sculptures
Learning Objectives:
- Create a 3-Dimensional sculpture using varied materials.
- Construct a sculpture using contrasting colors, lines, and shapes.
- Sketch original ideas to plan abstract artwork.
- Analyze realistic vs representational artwork.