Essential Understanding: Artists are spontaneous
Essential Questions: What is abstract art? How do artists explore materials? What boundaries exist in art making? Why is creative collaboration important?
I can use the elements of art to analyze a works of art (1.1.b)
Describe what colors and shapes are seen in different works of art
Discuss the differences between realistic, abstract, and non-objective works of art
Categorize artwork by participating in 4 corners
I can use line, shape, color, emphasis, balance, and unity in my artwork (3.1.a)
Choose analogous colors to use in my artwork
Using paint, create non-objective shapes and expressive lines in my painting
Create balance in my artwork by spreading out my lines and shapes
Replicate shapes, lines, and colors throughout my art to create unity
Outline some lines and shapes with sharpie to emphasize them
I can create works of art individually and collaboratively (3.1.c)
Allow peers to make marks on your artwork
Create your own Explosion Book
I can choose what materials to use in my artwork (3.2.a)
Explore different resistants
Choose and apply finishing details to my artwork
I can create non-objective/abstract art (3.2.b)
Use expressive lines and non-objective shapes in my artwork
I can use my materials & tools appropriately (3.2.d)
Take care and clean my paintbrush
Hang artwork on drying rack
Clean up my table at the end of class
Use paint correctly
Use dot-dot method for glue
Process: We explore creating abstract work by experimenting using many different materials. This project starts out as a mystery, where they are not shown the final product until they have completed their painting. On the first day of school they start by using watercolor paint, and focusing on using free movement. Students are reminded to be non-representational with their work.
Materials: We used many different materials, including: watercolor paint, scrap paper, sharpies, rubber cement, crayons, and salt. To assemble the book, we use cardboard, paper, and ribbon.
Reflection: During this project, the students fill out exit tickets, describing what they experienced about the process. On the last day working on this piece, artists fill out a reflection sheet.
Next, we explore how paint is affected by resistants such as crayons, salt, and rubber cement. This allows the artwork to take on a natural form. After the paint dries, students are instructed to outline some forms using sharpie, This allows some areas to stand out.
After the paintings are completed, Mrs. Tague shows the students what the final book is going to look like. Mrs. Tague walks the students through how to make the layout for their explosion book. Then the students, using a tracer, map out which spaces from their painting they want to cut out and assemble in their book.