Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own Picasso-style faces using simple shapes and colors.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Paper
- Pencils
- Colored markers or crayons
Prep: Familiarize yourself with Picasso's art style by looking at some of his famous works online or in books.
Activities
Warm-up activity: Practice drawing basic shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles on a separate sheet of paper.
Main activity: Create your own Picasso-style faces by combining and overlapping different shapes to form unique and abstract facial features.
Challenge: Experiment with using bold and contrasting colors to fill in your Picasso faces, just like Picasso did in his artworks.
Talking Points
"Picasso was a famous artist known for his unique and abstract art style."
"He often distorted and reimagined traditional forms to create unconventional and striking artworks."
"Picasso believed that art should be a reflection of the artist's emotions and inner world."
"By creating your own Picasso-style faces, you are exploring the concept of abstract art and expressing your creativity."