What "Draws" You In?

Title: What “Draws” You In?

Objective: Students will understand the differences between four art styles (specifically Fauvism, Realism, American Impressionism, and Cartoon), as exemplified in children’s literature. Students will identify their favorite art styles, as seen in the provided children’s picture books, and will recognize different opinions of their classmates.

Standards:

4.2.2 Identify and describe artistic styles.

4.5.1 Discover personal meaning in works of art and recognize alternative responses of peers in determining personal significance and forming convincing interpretations.

Description:

This board focuses on various art styles represented in children’s literature. It includes information about four styles, with some written information about them as well as a typed connection between the art styles and exemplary children’s picture books. The books are included on the table beneath the board for students to read and enjoy. The board contains one hidden art style as well: pop-up art. The pop-up art images (made from templates: www.robertsabuda.com) are hidden behind the informational flaps on the board, fastened with velcro, for students to discover as they interact with the board. Chalk is included on the table next to the books for students to use in creating their own drawings in the “Cartoon Corner,” and for more art fun, three QR codes for websites are next to or behind a fourth, interactive flap.

Materials:

·         Poster paper

·         Chalk

·         Construction paper

·         Laminated letters

·         Laminated train shapes

·         Glue

·         Tape

·         Crayons

·         Markers

·         Colored pencils

·         Books

      Velcro

·         Watercolor paint chips

·         A measuring “D”

·         QR codes

Exemplary Literature:

·         Watch Me Throw the Ball! By Mo Willems (Cartoon)

·         The Hello, Goodby Window written by Norton Juster, Illustrated by Chris Raschka (Fauvism)

·         The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (American Impressionism)

·         Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson (Realism)

Websites:

·         National Gallery of Art for Kids: http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html

·         Art Projects for Kids:  http://artforkidshub.com/

·         Mo Willem’s Pigeon Presents: http://www.pigeonpresents.com/