Kindergartener's had a blast learning about Alexander Calder's mobile's and sculptures. They learned some paper folding tricks to turn 2D paper into a bold and colorful 3D sculpture. They were so focused and excited during this project and worked hard to take their imaginations to the next level!
First grade scholars learned about the liberty bell and other great American symbols. They began by painting red, white and blue abstract backgrounds based upon elements in the American flag. They then created a collaged Liberty Bell, adding details and embellishments with crayons. Fourth grade scholars explored the art of Africa and the many artistic weaving traditions including the meanings of Kente cloth colors and patterns. They created their own pattern using a cup "loom" and weaving techniques. These high-contrast self portraits were created by fifth graders finishing up their study of the Renaissance. They used a grid technique to enlarge a high-contrast photo of themselves and worked square by square to double its size and recreate their photo. The grid method has been used by artists for centuries as a tool to create correct proportions. Renaissance artists often employed this technique - even the great Leonardo daVinci used the grid method! Kinders learned about Jim Dine and his abstract and brightly colored hearts. With Valentines Day on their minds scholars created their own heARTwork using highlights, shadows and a variety of colors. <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/13602101/?claim=dmgmhuphrpj">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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AuthorMrs. Dentzer is the elementary visual arts educator at John Adams Academy. Archives
May 2016
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