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Art is at the Core: Hokusai's Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
Katsushika Hokusai was born in 1760 to an artisan family in Edo, Japan. He became an apprentice to a woodcarver at the age of 14. At 18, he was accepted into the school of Katsukawa Shunsho, where he began his mastery of ukiyo-e, a style of woodblock printing and painting.
Bob Reeker: Capstone Projects and Clay
“Capstone project” is one of the latest buzz terms in education. It is often a research-based experience resulting in demonstrating what is discovered during the research, and it can take most any form of delivery.
Assemblages Pinterest-inspired Art Project
The week before we hosted the Whole Schools Initiative Winter Retreat at my school, I realized we needed something to hang on the bulletin board in the foyer by our school entrance. There was a ton of artwork in our foyer already. I panicked only a small amount before hitting Pinterest.
Collaborative Octopus Canvas
Just thought I'd share this canvas that my students and I made a couple of years ago. It is one of my favorite collaborative pieces that we have ever created. This is an art form that I highly recommend that you do with your art students.
Nothing But a Hound Dog : Absolutely Adorable Art Project
If you are a teacher who is looking for engaging and creative projects for your classroom, this lesson is for you! Sparked by a love for one special hound dog, this lesson is perfect to use with musical and children’s literature prompts!
