Art Journals- 7th grade
How can artists help us to understand people? (100 word min.)
Choose any color. Then imagine you are in a room filled with only that color. Describe how it feels to be in that room. (100 word min.)
A famous painting called "The Scream" by Edvard Munch shows a figure screaming in torment. Make up a story about why the figure is screaming. (100 word min.)
How do you feel about showing your artwork to a family?....a friend?....a stranger? (100 word min.)
Compare and contrast painting & poetry. Do you think you could express more feeling in a painting or a poem? Why? (100 word min.)
In order to be creative, an artist has to be aware of his or her senses and emotion. How does it feel to have the sun warm you? Express this feeling into words. (100 word min.)
Think of an outdoor scene. It might be spooky, breathtaking, or beautiful. Use words to "paint" a picture of this scene. Use lots of adjectives to describe the sights, sounds, and textures of the scene. (100 word min.)
Grandma Moses painted for pleasure. Michelangelo was a professional painter who worked for money. Do you think one reason is better than the other? Why? How might the reasons affect the final art? (100 word min.)
Journal #9
Not all art is on paper. You often walk through works of art. For example, buildings, and landscaping can be artistic. Describe some of your favorite walks through art. (100 word min.)
Journal #10
Empathy is a quality that many artists possesd. It is the ability to feel how others feel. How do you thinka tree feels when children are climbing in it? (100 words min.)