Art Smart

Wreath Making was a ton of fun! The finished wreaths went on display for the MS/HS band concert last night, and all of the wreaths will go on display next Friday for the Elementary Holiday concert. Until then, enjoy the pictures! 

Wreath Making was a wonderful event. Thank you to everyone who came and made a Wreath, and to the PTO for all of their help and delicious treats! 

Click here for individual pictures! Kindergarten Artists study Vincent Van Gogh Kinder artist examined Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” As a class we read the story “Camille y Los Girasoles” by Laurence Anholt. Each student then created their own flower painting. They worked on traditional painting skills including color mixing and painting from background to foreground. Take a look at their lovely paintings, and read the story for yourself!   Art Objectives: I can use observations and experiences, both spontaneously and deliberately, to plan and create art. I can communicate ideas and feelings about works of art. Language Objectives: I  can use new vocabulary (ex: retrato/portrait) to talk about art. 

Preschoolers having fun working on their fine motor skills! 

Fifth grade artists studied Ancient Greece during our Art in the Ancient world unit. Each student read a Greek myth, and then summarized the story with pictures. Each student also created their own scratch paper by layering crayon and paint and drawing into the layers.

Second Grade artists have been studying Ancient Greece. They learned about the three major orders (or groups ) of columns; Ionic, Doric and Corinthian. Each student practiced drawing all three types of column. Then they took their favorite and drew it on a big scale! Check out our Greek temples, on display in the CIPLC library now! 

Middle School students have been working hard during their drawing unit. They studied one, two and three point perspective. Their finished three point perspective drawings are on display now outside the multipurpose room! 

Third Grade Illuminated Letters Third Grade artists studied Illuminated letters and manuscripts for their drawing unit. They learned about the process medieval bookmakers would go through to make each page by hand. Then each student created one illuminated letter that illustrated their point of view as an artist. Art Objectives: I can manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design to create art. I can self-assess choices and adjustments when planning and creating art. I can understand how art has influenced and defined history and culture. I can recognize that art objects, motifs, and styles define cultural identity. Language Objective: I can use the vocabulary of Art to express my knowledge. • Illuminated • Border • Value • Color • Line