Core Skills Analysis
Art
- Gained an understanding of the principles of symmetry by analyzing the compositions of Jhon Glover and Sydney Richard Percy.
- Developed skills in perspective by practicing how to position objects within their artwork, decreasing sizes and altering detail based on their imagined distance from the viewer.
- Enhanced observational skills through exercises that required drawing objects directly from life, honing their ability to capture shapes and forms accurately.
- Learned to break down complex subjects into simple geometric shapes, making it easier to reproduce and manipulate these forms in their drawings.
Tips
To further explore and improve these skills, the student could experiment with different drawing mediums or styles, such as charcoal or watercolor. Engaging in outdoor sketching sessions to draw landscapes could deepen their appreciation of nature and challenge them to apply what they've learned about perspective and symmetry in varied environments. Additionally, incorporating discussions about different art movements or participating in art competitions can inspire creativity and provide a broader context for their work.
Book Recommendations
- The Art Book for Children by Phaidon Press: An engaging introduction to art concepts and famous artists tailored for younger readers, including visual elements that spark curiosity.
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards: This book offers techniques to improve drawing skills through observation and comprehension of shapes, ideal for developing artistic abilities.
- The Nature Artists: Creating Nature and Landscapes by Kathy Halsey: An accessible guide that explores different techniques in nature art, emphasizing landscape appreciation and observation.
Learning Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.6 - Use technology and the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5 - Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
- National Core Arts Standards - Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.