Concentric Art Lesson Inspired by Sonia Delaunay Art
On the outside, art can seem like all fun and games! What students don’t realize, however, is the impact of art on their critical thinking skills. By understanding different styles, techniques, and compositions, students can deepen their critical thinking while also expressing their creativity.
Planning these in-depth art projects doesn’t have to be challenging! One of my favorite projects is simple to set up and for students to complete on their own. It's concentric art!
This specific concentric art lesson is inspired by Sonia Delaunay. In this blog, I want to explore the benefits of using concentric art in your classroom.
Sonia Delaunay and Orphism
Before we dig into concentric art, I want to establish the connection between this art project and Sonia Delaunay. I talk in-depth about Sonia Delaunay in a recent blog post, but I want to share a little bit here as well.
Sonia and her husband Robert were the primary leaders of the Orphism art movement. This style of art is influenced by Cubism, which includes a lot of geometric shapes and strong lines. However, a lot of the original Cubist works lacked color.
Sonia and Robert experimented a lot with light and color theory. They combined this with the strong lines and geometric shapes of Cubism, which is what created their own style - Orphism.
Concentric Art Project
Color blocking and geometric style of Sonia Delaunay’s art can also be seen in styles like Concentric Art! Which is what makes the Concentric Apples Project a great place to begin discussing and sharing Delaunay’s works.
Here are a few reasons why I love this concentric art project. First, this project gives you the opportunity to introduce students to the works of Sonia Delaunay and to explore her unique artistic style. This can help students understand more about art history and the various movements.
Creating concentric art inspired by Sonia Delaunay also requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills, such as color selection, composition, and layering. This can help students develop their creativity and analytical skills. The layering, cutting, and gluing also helps with overall motor development.
Lastly, the apple theme of this concentric project is a great way to incorporate seasonal images. It can also help students see how regular objects and their daily lives can influence art!
If you want to try this Concentric Apple Project, you can grab it here. This project includes a detailed lesson sequence, guided drawing, assessments, and reflection activities.
These resources can help you plan and assess the project, monitor student progress, and provide constructive feedback. Students can also learn about the life of Sonia Delaunay during this project and discuss how their concentric art reflects her work.
After students have completed their Concentric Apples, display them in the hallway or on a bulletin board so that students can have a sense of pride and achievement in their work.
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