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Introduction Questions. Discuss with a partner.
What does Three-Dimensional (3-D) mean?
In Art we use the 7 Elements of Art to help us create artwork.
We use some of the Elements of Art on every project. This project is going to focus on FORM.
“Koinobori Fish”
“Koinobori Fish”
Cultural Heritage for East Asian Culture. Children's Day (May 5)
Cultural Heritage for East Asian Culture. Children's Day (May 5)
Students will create a 3-D Koi Fish called Koinobori Windsock for Children's Day in Japan (May 5th)
Students will create a 3-D Koi Fish called Koinobori Windsock for Children's Day in Japan (May 5th)
In Japan, the Koi fish are respected and thought to have qualities of Japanese families and hope that their children will have: Spirited, Strong, and determined with perseverence. Each Koinobori that is made represents a family memeber. They are then hung outside to fly in the wind to look like they are swimming in the air.
In Japan, the Koi fish are respected and thought to have qualities of Japanese families and hope that their children will have: Spirited, Strong, and determined with perseverence. Each Koinobori that is made represents a family memeber. They are then hung outside to fly in the wind to look like they are swimming in the air.
NOTE: There is a Youtube video for Children's Day and the Koinobori Windsocks.
NOTE: There is a Youtube video for Children's Day and the Koinobori Windsocks.
Creative - to use your imagination.
Creative - to use your imagination.
Koinobori Japanese Windsocks
Koinobori Japanese Windsocks
Japanese Carp (Koi)
Japanese Carp (Koi)
American Carp
American Carp
Student Examples
Student Examples
Day 1: Paint the Koinobori Windsock design on construction paper.
Day 1: Paint the Koinobori Windsock design on construction paper.
Day 1: Koinobori painting examples.
Day 1: Koinobori painting examples.
Day 2: Glue on the Strips of paper for the fins of the Koi Fish.
Day 2: Glue on the Strips of paper for the fins of the Koi Fish.
Day 2: Staple the ends to make the windsock and add side fins to the Koinobori.
Day 2: Staple the ends to make the windsock and add side fins to the Koinobori.
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