Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore the history of famous artists, practice math skills through art-related activities, and create your own masterpiece inspired by a renowned artist.

Materials and Prep

Materials: paper, pencils, colors, ruler, calculator

Prep: Familiarize yourself with artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso.

Activities

• Research a famous artist and create a timeline of their life and achievements.

• Calculate the dimensions of famous artworks using your ruler and math skills.

• Draw a self-portrait in the style of an artist you researched.

Talking Points

• "Let's dive into the world of art history! Artists like Leonardo da Vinci created amazing paintings like the Mona Lisa. Can you imagine what life was like during da Vinci's time?"

• "Math is everywhere, even in art! We can use math to measure the size of a painting. How cool is that?"

• "Now, let's get creative! Pick an artist you learned about and draw a self-portrait like they would. You're an artist too!"