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Klimt-Inspired Trees
Do you love whimsical trees in art? Looking for a Klimt-inspired lesson? Look no further! This one is easy and unique! Each student’s creativity is sure to shine with this project!
Art is at the Core : Wassily Kandinsky
Are you looking for an arts integrated lesson using visual art to teach math and writing? These lessons is inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky (Squares with Concentric Circles). This post stems from a column called Art is at the Core published in Arts and Activities Magazine by Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. Make sure you get the freebie pdf of the entire article!
5 Ideas for Integrating Language Arts with the Study of Hamblett’s “My Old Home Place”
One benefit of education is the ability to integrate a variety of subjects together for a well-rounded learning experience. Two subjects that mesh especially well are art and language arts. In this post, we will look at 5 ideas for 5 ideas for integration language arts with the study of Hamblett’s “My Old Home Place.”
Explore Shadows and Light
Between 1927 and 1930, Edward Hopper painted two landscapes. These landscapes featured the Two Lights lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. His play of sunlight and shadow across the buildings offered rich formal possibilities. For this art teacher, I saw the possibilities of offering my 5th grade art students a lesson they would remember.
Art is at the Core : The Last Supper
It has been said that Leonardo Da Vinci accomplished more than any other man in history. He was an inventor, a musician, a sculptor, an architect, an engineer, a writer, and a painter (among so many other things). Da Vinci is a staple in art curriculums worldwide, here are some ideas for integrating one of his most famous works, The Last Supper, with other subjects.
