Color Theory Activity 1a

Ask the kids each question & let them give you as many answers as you have time for. Then, have them color in correct sections of a color wheel.

DISCUSS
         1. What is COLOR?
               The reflection of light from a surface
          2. What is a COLOR WHEEL?
               An organization of colors in a circle
          3. What are PRIMARY COLORS?
               Blue, Yellow and Red
          4. Can colors be mixed together to create PRIMARY COLORS?
               No. They must be made from pigments
          5. What is a PIGMENT?
               A finely ground powder that determines the color
          6. What is a MEDIUM?
               A material used to make art: paint, pencil, crayons, clay, paper…
          7. What is MEDIA?
               More than one medium - the plural of medium

CREATE


      Color in a PRIMARY COLOR WHEEL!
           a. Decide which medium to use: crayons or colored pencils or markers
           b. Have students take out only the blue, yellow & red of decided
               medium
           c. Pass out color wheel handout to each student
           d. Have students color in correct section of the color wheel using the
               correct colors
                   ex. The section having “blue” written in it should only be colored
                        blue

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Primary Color Wheel

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Elements of Art

Objective

Students will become familiar with the elements of art.

Your students will enjoy discussing the basic components of art and how art is all around.

Elements of Art Activity 1a

Ask the kids each question & let them give you as many answers as you have time for. Let the kids talk about their Ideas and experiences in art.

DISCUSS
        1. What is ELEMENTS of ART?
                 It’s what is seen in a work of art
                            a. What are some ELEMENTS of ART?
                                      Color: The reflection of light from a surface
                                      Hue: The name of a color
                                      Intensity: The brightness of a color
                                      Line: Straight, wavy, zig-zag...
                                      Pattern: Anything repeated in a predictable combination
                                      Shade: Color with black added - the amount of black
                                                   determines the shade
                                      Shapes: The outline of things that can be found in nature
                                                    or human made
                                      Space: The empty areas of a picture
                                      Texture: The surface of materials, visual and tactile
                                      Value: The lightness and darkness of a color

                   2. What is our environment?
                        It’s the world around us
                        (A animals, automobiles, architectural, food, plants, signs…)

                   3. Which ELEMENTS of ART can be seen in our
                       environment?
                       (Lines, Colors, Shapes/Forms, Textures, Values, Patterns)　

Art History

Objective

Students will become familiar with artists, cultures, periods.

Your students will find art more personal and meaningful when learning of the artists and arts past. There are fun facts to be shared that can easily be used in conjunction with other teachings in the classroom.

Art History Activiy 1a

Ask the kids each question & get as many answers as you can and along with their personal opinions on the art.


DISCUSS
               
                  Go to: Garden of Praise
                                                                                                                                                               
                This site has a great list of artists to learn about and view slideshows
                of artworks. There is also on-line activities for each artist!

                          1. Discuss what elements are seen
                          2. What type of mood does the artwork reflect?
                          3. What media was used?
                          4. Student’s feelings on artwork?


CREATE
          If looking for a fun, easy activity to go all with learning about each artist,
                  have the students create art in the style of the artist. It is not to be used
                  to duplicate the work.

*Examples:
Mrs. Reyes’ Brains on Art
Mrs. Kimbel’s Creative Artists 　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Art Criticism

Objective

　Students will become familiar with analyzing artwork & making personal judgments on artwork.　
　
Students will be familiar with what art is & why it is created; cultural art differences; responsibilities of artists; elements of art; how colors are created, how they work together, & how they effect feelings; and be introduced to artists, periods, cultures, movements, & analyzing art.