Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and appreciate different art movements and styles in art history.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils or crayons
- Internet access or books about art history
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Research an art movement: Choose an art movement from history, such as Impressionism, Cubism, or Surrealism. Use the internet or books to learn more about the movement, its characteristics, and key artists associated with it.
- Create an artwork inspired by the movement: Using the knowledge you gained from your research, create a piece of art that reflects the style and techniques of the chosen art movement. Use pencils or crayons to bring your artwork to life.
- Art gallery showcase: Set up a mini art gallery in your home. Display your artwork along with some images or prints of famous artworks from the chosen art movement. Invite your family members to visit the gallery and share what they think about the artworks.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Art history is the study of different art movements and styles throughout time."
- "Art movements are groups of artists who share similar ideas and ways of creating art."
- "Impressionism was an art movement where artists tried to capture the fleeting effects of light and color in their paintings. Famous Impressionist artists include Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir."
- "Cubism was an art movement where artists broke down objects into geometric shapes and showed multiple viewpoints in their artworks. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were key artists of Cubism."
- "Surrealism was an art movement where artists created dreamlike and fantastical artworks. Salvador Dalí and René Magritte were famous Surrealist artists."
- "Creating your own artwork inspired by an art movement allows you to explore different techniques and styles."
- "Setting up an art gallery at home is a fun way to showcase your artwork and share it with others."