4th & 5th graders learned about the middle ages and how manuscripts were transcribed. They created an Illuminated Letter using the first letter of their first name or the first letter of their last name.
4th graders:
5th Graders:
4th graders created one point perspective landscapes with 3D elements
4th & 5th graders created their own cave art after they studied the art from that era. They used Lines to show Movement with their weaving.
4th grade was working on the Principle of Design = BALANCE (symmetrical, asymmetrical, & radial designs)
5th grade was working on the Principle of Design – BALANCE (radial designs – problem solving with 3D techniques)
Concept = TESSELLATIONS
Tessellations are made up of identical shapes. They should not have any gaps or overlap.
Artist = M.C. Escher
Concept = Students created a functional clay piece. They used their clay piece to weave.
4th grade created a personal Dream Catcher.
5th grade created a personal Clay Loom.
ConceptĀ = 1 point perspective
Artist = Edvard Munch
Art = The Scream
Concept = perspective, foreground, middle ground, background, digital photos of themselves incorporated into art
Artist = Keith Haring
Concept = Tints and Shades
Students reviewed primary and secondary colors and selected 1 color to use for this lesson.
Tints are a lighter color. They mixed white with a little of their choice to create their tint.
Shades are a darker color. They mixed their color with a little black to create the shade.