What did we do this year in Art?
Innovations in Art our art room theme for 2016-17
We explored a variety of
artistic processes, asked questions presented connections and made discoveries-
during the journey created some great art too!
Fourth Grade Program overview
Objective for students: to experience a variety of mediums and
techniques used for creating art. Expanding art history knowledge, connect to
class themes while building art vocabulary. Using art tools, strengthen hand
eye coordination in creativity and following a series of more complex directions,
problem solve as individuals.
Painted paper- process painting with sponges, caps and corks
Fine motor skills, hands on experience
Starry Night Inspired Landscape -What are the basic elements of landscape? Dividing the
picture plane. Art vocabulary, following a series of direct drawing
instructions, sketching, developing a personal approach drawing crayon and over
painting with water colors, salt added for star effect.
Math/Science/Art observed and imagined landscapes
Georgia O’Keeffe inspired fall landscape- Introduction to the work of Georgia O’Keeffe,
inspiration from nature, abstracting a realistic image. Color pencil and water
color. Seasonal color structure. American Art History connection.
School Project- Heart drawing and watercolor project for online sales
Quilts 2 styles – Introduction to American Quilting with a focus on the 4 and 9 patch
patterns. One, painting textiles, cutting and creating patterns within a square
format. Two, geometric using solid colors and introduction to tessellations.
Connects to wagon trail migration and manufacturing innovations.
Museum Masters Pop Art- Using the Mona Lisa or American Gothic as the
composition base students created a Pop Art/Warhol inspired collage. Project introduces printmaking process and
Pop art overview/vocabulary.
How’s the Soup? - Pop art inspired project students design their own soup can label,
color pencil and markers. Explore text and graphic design. Skill building
