Tue - September 2, 2003
August 15,2003: Georgia O'keefe Flower Paintings
To achieve the subtle effects of line used by
artist Georgia O'keefe, we drew with watercolor markers and blurred the edges
with a wet paintbrush. We drew our flowers big to make them more abstract and
used the whole page!
The little ones explored the medium of "Magical Puff Paint". Pretty much any activity which involves shaving cream can be deemed "Magical", so this paint recipe is no exception. 1 cup of shaving cream to about a 1/4 cup of paint and 1/4 cup of glue. Mix well and paint. It dries puffy (eventually!!)
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The little ones explored the medium of "Magical Puff Paint". Pretty much any activity which involves shaving cream can be deemed "Magical", so this paint recipe is no exception. 1 cup of shaving cream to about a 1/4 cup of paint and 1/4 cup of glue. Mix well and paint. It dries puffy (eventually!!)
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August 14, 2003 Cubism/Surrealism
Inspired by the Cubism of Pablo Picasso, we made
cubist portraits using features drawn on separate shapes, then assembled to make
a mixed up face.
Another group played a game of "Exquisite Corpse". Developed by the Surrealist movement of the 20's and 30's, this game uses juxtapositions and free associations to generate ideas which stretch the imagination.
Another group played a game of "Exquisite Corpse". Developed by the Surrealist movement of the 20's and 30's, this game uses juxtapositions and free associations to generate ideas which stretch the imagination.
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August13, 2003: Post-Impressionism/ Van Gogh's sunflowers
Today the kids did acrylic paintings on canvas paper
and used color creatively, like real Masters of Western Art. Vincent Van Gogh
was an artist who concentrated on using color and texture for emotional impact
in his paintings. One of his favorite subject matter, for trying our different
effects of color, was sunflowers. The kids were encouraged to look at our
sunflower still life and paint not only what they could see, but also to add
something unique to their imaginations.
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August 12, 2003: Impressionim of Claude Monet
We looked at the differences between impressionist
art and the art of the Renaissance. The kids saw differences in the artist's
intention, subject matter, texture, and lighting. The kids were amazed as they
created Monet-like waterlily paintings for
themselves!
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August 11, 2003: The Northern Renaissance: Printmaking
The Renaissance artist, Albrecht Durer made many
contributions to renaissance art, one of them was perfecting the art of
printmaking. We learned how to make a printing plate and to produce a series or
"edition" of prints from it. The kids numbered their editions properly
according to the number and amount of prints in the series. Below, is a picture
of an assemblage of 9 of the kid's printing plates printed together in a
quilt-like pattern.
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August 6, 2003: The Renaissance, Leonardo Da Vinci
Some of the most famous and recognizable paintings
were created during the Renaissance. A rebirth of art and culture following the
Middle Ages, the Renaissance is defined primarily by the work of artists
Michaelangelo, Donnatello, Raphael, and Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo was an
artist, philosopher and scientist who was the world's most celebrated
"Renaissance Man". His most curious painting is the Mona Lisa. Not much is
known about her. Is she the wife of a wealthy Italian merchant or is she
Leonardo himself posing for a self portrait? The kids were given a computer
printout on watercolor paper of the outline of the famous Mona Lisa, minus her
usual dress, and asked to fill in who they thought she really was or who they
thought she might be,
today.
We also discussed Leonardo's notebooks and hand bound our own mini "codex" in which to keep our own thoughts and ideas.
We also discussed Leonardo's notebooks and hand bound our own mini "codex" in which to keep our own thoughts and ideas.
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August 5, 2003: The Middle Ages/Stained Glass and Gothic Architechture
Stained glass was used in gothic cathedrals by early
christians for the purpose of glorifying God by allowing light, which they
believed to be divine, into their places of worship. Today, stained glass is
used for more decorative purposes, but it still maintains a magical quality as
it transforms and is beautified by the light shining through it. We used
Colorific gel markers on plastic sheets to create our faux stained glass window
hangings.
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August 4, 2003: Ancient Greece: Vase Painting
Much that is known about the Ancient Greek culture today was learned by studying the art of the Greek Vase painters. Greek vases came in many different shapes and had many different functions but their one common purpose was to celebrate and perpetuate the history and beliefs of the Greek culture. The Greeks did this by depicting their myths and legends ornately on the Amphora using the techniques of red figure and black figure painting. We explored creating red figure vase paintings on flowerpots, using stencils cut from self adhesive paper to mask off the red areas.
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July 31, 2003: Art of the Aboriginese of Australia
The Aboriginal tribes, native to Australia, are
known for their uniquely spiritual and ornate decoration of natural objects such
as rocks and sticks. They, like all cultures, use symbols to communicate
meaning. Today we made ordinary rocks at Hale into special treasures by
decorating them with meaningful
symbols.
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July 30, 2003: Hawaiian Day!
In preparation for the evening's Luau event on the
beach, everybody came to Arts and Crafts to make their Leis and Hula skirts. We
listened to authentic Hawaiian Hula music and the sountrack to Lilo and Stitch
for island inspiration while we worked.
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July 29, 2003: Chinese Kites
We made simple but functional kites out of ordinary
typing paper, a bamboo skewer, streamers, and some string. Kites are thought to
have originated in China. Kites have always played an important role in China's
cultural history, figuring prominently in Chinese folklore and used in holiday
celebrations.
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July 28, 2003: Indian Batik
The older groups created paintings simulating the art of the Batik painters of India and Indonesia.
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Fri - August 1, 2003
Thu - July 31, 2003
July 25, 2003: Native American Potlach Festival
A potlach is a Native American community gathering
to honor the host or the celebrate family events, such as births or marriages.
It is often an occasion for dancing and celebration. We celebrated the Native
American's deep connection to nature by learning about them through some of
their best known crafts, beading, sand painting, and leather
working
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July 24, 2003: Art of Mexico/ Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo
Mexico is known for it's festive and colorful celebrations. Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on the 5th of May is a festival welcoming spring. The kids made giant tissue paper flowers in honor of Cinco de Mayo (even though it is July)
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July 21, 2003: Japanese Paper Marbling
July 18, 2003: Mosaic Flowerpots
July 17, 2003: Bug Mobile project
July 16, 2003: Papermaking
July 15, 2003: Leaf Printing
July 14, 2003: DINOTOPIA
July 10, 2003: The Elements-Earth
July 9, 2003: Tie Dye Day
July 8, 2003: The Elements-Fire!
Session Two: Elements and Environments
July 7, 2003: The Elements-Water
July 3, 2003: Get ready for the 4th!
July 2, 2003: Pattern Portraits and Bi-Planes!
July 1, 2003: SPIDERS!
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Published On: Sep 03, 2003 11:21 AM
Published On: Sep 03, 2003 11:21 AM