Objectives for the Weeks of May 11- May 22:
Lesson 4: Powerful patterns. Discover why patterns are important in both historical and contemporary art.
Step 1. Students will read the scholastic art article powerful patterns.
Step 2. Students will complete a reading review based on the article.
Step 3: Students will use what they learned about decorative designs to make a bold artwork. Step by step instructions and examples link located on teacher page.
*You may exchange your subject from figures (portraits) to another subject. Example: An animal, a still life or something found in nature
SOL’s:
AIII.2, AIII.11, AIII.12, AIII.14, AIII.21
Vocabulary: Pattern, collage, decorative art, layering, ornament, structure, ornate
Materials: Acrylic paint, watercolor, colored pencils, graphite pencil, pastels or oil pastels. Paint is the preferred material but students are encouraged to use any materials that they have access to.