3rd-Grade Art

The Lesson: Following an introduction to "Genres in Art," the 3rd-Grade students reviewed the definition of "still life" as they discussed how the use of a material supports or detracts from intended meaning. Next, after having explored the elements of art seen in Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" the students created a 'virtual sunflower still life' based on an understanding of the same elements applied by Van Gogh.

Lesson Objectives: Students can describe how research informed a personal work of art as they demonstrate an understanding of how experimentation helps develop making with purpose and intent (Visual Arts - 2020 Colorado Academic Standards, 2020).

References:

Visual Arts - 2020 Colorado Academic Standards. (2020). Colorado Arts Standards. https://www.cde.state.co.us/coarts/2020cas-va-p12