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Second grade artists learned about nine patch quilt squares and all the
variations that can be made by splitting each square.
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Kindergarten artists learned about geometric and organic shapes after
viewing the artwork Les Betes de la Mer (The Beasts of the Sea) by Henri
Matisse. Geometric Shapes |
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Second grade artists learned about the
symbolism of dragons in
Asian culture, specially the role the dragon plays in Chinese New Year
celebrations. |
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Fifth grade artists created an eight foot holiday card using collage,
painting and drawing based on the theme
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Fourth grade artist learned about
illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages and how books were created
completely by hand. |
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First grade artists learned that a
contour line
is an outline and created a contour line portrait from life. |
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Fifth grade artists discussed
graphic design as an art career and learned about
things graphic designers |
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Second grade artists discussed the natural
lines and shapes found in trees and viewed photographs, drawings and
paintings of trees.
Natural lines |
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Fourth grade artists looked at several
watercolor seascapes by Winslow Homer and discussed narrative art.
Watercolor Seascapes
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Kindergarten artists learned that a tint is
made by adding white to a color and a shade is made by adding black.
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K4 artists read Mouse Paint and learned about
the primary colors. These artists painted bubble wrap with red, yellow and
blue and discovered the secondary colors.
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Fifth grade artists experimented with several
different watercolor techniques and created a non-objective painting.
Non-Objective Handmade Books |
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Fourth grader artists compared folk art to
fine art and created a clay sun after learning about the ceramic folk arts
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Kindergarten artists created self portraits by tearing and gluing
construction paper.
Torn Self Portraits
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Fourth and fifth grade artists worked with
artist-in-residence and local printmaker Jim Creal. Mr. Creal taught
students about the Monoprinting
process |
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Mexico is a land of many cultures. Each native
group developed its own special arts and crafts. Some groups have become
famous for their arts. Folk Art |
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