Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify static and dynamic shapes, understand how lines can affect the movement in art, explore how art influences other art forms, and create a unique necklace design inspired by static or dynamic shapes using cardboard, glue, colored papers, and markers.

Materials and Prep

• Cardboard
• Glue
• Colored papers
• Markers
• Scissors
• Reference images of static and dynamic shapes

No prior knowledge is required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Create a collage of static and dynamic shapes using colored papers and markers.

Explore the difference between static shapes (stable and still) and dynamic shapes (moving and active).

• Design a necklace inspired by either static or dynamic shapes using cardboard as the base.

Think about how the shapes and colors you choose can convey different feelings or movements.

• Discuss how art influences other art forms such as fashion, architecture, and music.

Look at examples of how artists have inspired designers or architects.

Talking Points

• Static shapes are like rocks, they are stable and don't move. Dynamic shapes are like waves, they are full of energy and movement.
• Lines can be straight, curved, thick, or thin, and they can guide the viewer's eye around the artwork.
• "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas
• When designing your necklace, think about how the shapes you choose can tell a story or express a feeling.
• Art can inspire other art forms. For example, a painting can inspire a piece of music or a piece of jewelry.
• "Every artist was first an amateur." - Ralph Waldo Emerson