Unity Poster Project
Students recreated vintage Hawaiian postcards using different enlargement techniques. Each student was given a small piece of the postcard to enlarge on paper with colored pencils. Once finished, we assembled the pieces on large paper and discussed how working together creates “unity”, that each individual has their own style and when brought together brings continuity to the finished poster.
Piet Mondrian Abstract art
Students studied the paintings of Abstract Artist Mondrian and his use of lines, patterns, colors, and shapes. Then students created a grid using strips of black construction paper and filled in the remaining spaces with various patterns in colored markers.
Piet Mondrian
To learn more about Mondrian Click on the link below:
King Tut's Death Mask
Students learned about the Egyptian Pharoah King Tut and his famous burial mask. We discussed the process of mummification and the significance of such a lavish burial! Next, students drew their own King Tut portrait and painted them with acrylic paint. Students finished them by creating a one inch border, which they filled with hieroglyphics to represent their names and hobbies!
IN THE CLASSROOM!!!
To learn more about King Tut, click on the link below
Picasso Self-Portraits
Students studied the artist Pablo Picasso and his use of color and cubism. Students then sketched themselves using mirrors and combined two images (profile & front view) of themselves in one portrait. Students then used line to create interesting shapes (cubism) within their faces. Students colored each shape with oil pastels and then finshed them by watercoloring the background.
IN THE CLASSROOM!!!
Romare Bearden "Block" Collages:
Students studied the artist Romare Bearden and his detailed collages. We based our project on Romie's most famous collage "The Block." Students then created their own "Blocks" using assorted paper and magazines.
The Art of Romare Bearden
Click on the link to learn more about Romare Bearden
http://www.beardenfoundation.org/artlife/biography/biography.shtml
THE SCOOTER PROJECT!!!
Students were asked to design their own motor scooter with 2 different views and
create a fun and interesting paint job. Amy Hancock (gym teacher) and I, brought in our
personal scooters for the students to observe as they created their own original scooter design!!
CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
*more finished pics to come!!!
Click here to see the 2006/2007 Fourth grade art gallery!
