Central Focus

Students will learn that there are a variety of cultures who follow similar concepts but develop art in unique ways. Students will take inspiratoion from these differednt cultures and create their own work of art. 

"I can" Statements:

• I can 

• I can research and represent

• I can use the art of collaging 

• I can begin to understand the differences amoungst different cultures skull art. 

• I can successfully 

• Fifth-grade artists will design a work of art that demonstrates cultural understanding through visual imagery and quality craftsmanship. 

• Artists will use clay and paper to construct a form that is inspired and associated with a cultural tradition. 

• Artists will analyze various cultural art and develop diverse approaches to creating art while comparing criteria like style, genre, historical, and cultural context. 

• Artists will be assessed on their quality craftsmanship and cultural understanding connected to their work of art.

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Standards:

Anchor 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Cr 2.2.5- Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment. 

Anchor 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

Re 7.2.5- Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery.  

Anchor 11: Relate artistic ideas and work with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. 

Cn 11.1.5- Identify how art is used to inform and change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society. 

Materials:

Paper:

• Cut paper to have geometric shapes (🔴🟧🔺🔶❌🧡)

• Rip paper to have organic shapes (🌿🌴🌲🍂🔥💧🌊)

Vocabulary:

Collage- a piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper, or fabric on to a backing

Habitat- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Space- to a feeling of depth or three dimensions

Foreground- the part of a view that is nearest to the observer

Middle ground- the part of a view that is between two extreme positions (foregorund/background)

Background- the part of a view that is furthest to the observer

Skull Art: