2017/18 Current Projects - 4-5

4 th  and 5 th  Grade Project Title: Egyptian Re poussé Description: 4th and 5th grade artists were intrigued by the artifacts found in the tombs of Egyptian rulers.  One type of artifact was jewelry worn by pharaohs and queens of the past. The lotus flower, the scarab and the cobra were popular motifs in ancient Egypt.  Students picked an image of their choosing to create a bas-relief of tooling foil.  An Egyptian design was added as a border to complete each piece.  Samples of this artistic style:                                                         Vocabulary: Repoussé Egyptian pharaohs scarab lotus flowers tooling foil Resources:  Book - Temple Cat  by Andrew Clements Seeker of Knowledge by James Rumford Materials : Felt Tooling foil markers ...

4 th  and 5 th  Grade Project Title:   French Curves Description: French Curves are architectural tools used in manual drafting to draw smooth curves of varying radii.  A well-developed composition was constructed using a variety of French Curves.  Patterns and color were added within to complete an interesting composition.  The curves encourage rhythm and motion throughout each piece.   Samples of this artistic style:                                                           Vocabulary: French Curves pattern negative and positive space design Resources:  Internet images Materials : French Curve templates thin black sharpies colored pencils drawing paper Examples of student artwork:          

4 th  and 5 th  Grade Project Title:   Robert Rauschenberg Combines Description: 4th and 5th grade artists chose a current topic as a focus for their combines.  Students found photographs, articles, images and found objects that tied into their topic.  A variety of techniques/materials needed to be incorporated into their final piece including tracings, stenciling, paint, cut or ripped paper, etc.  This lesson captures an important moment in time. Samples of Robert Rauschenberg's art: Sky Garden (1969) Signs (1970) Vocabulary: Robert Rauschenberg combines time capsules tracing paper collage Resources: Rauschenberg Posters  by Marc Gundel Materials: newspapers magazines tracing papers stencils markers found objects decoupage glue Examples of student artwork:               

4 th  and 5 th  Grade Project Title:   Art Deco Description: Art Deco emerged in the 1920's and 1930's as a style characterized by bold geometric shapes and colors.  Evidence of this style can be found in architecture, clothing, advertising and everyday objects.  Students chose a topic to explore while designing an Art Deco picture.  A discussion followed about how popular objects during that era represented luxury and technological progress. Samples of this artistic style:                                                                  Vocabulary: Art Deco Roaring 20's patterns geometric designs Resources:  Internet images Materials : paint markers gold and silver markers cardboard circles Examples of student artwork: ...

4 th  and 5 th  Grade Project Title:   Mexican Skeletons Description: The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration to honor friends and family members who have passed away.  Art involving skeletons and skulls is associated with the holiday.  Student artists began by developing a preliminary sketch of their skeleton complete with an accessory and an object.  Next, students planned which tools they would use for printing.  Printing day involved construction of their skeletons in motion.  Accessories and objects were drawn in to add color and interest. Sample of this art form:                                                             Vocabulary: printing (stampling)  Day of the Dead Resources: The Festival of Bones by Luis San Vicente Materials : ...