4 sessions; 40 minutes per session

Classify geometric and organic shapes used in Taotie reliefs from Bronze Age China
Explain ways shape provides measurement and or defines objects creating associations in the natural world

Observe and react to Taoties from a personal and formal perspective.


Create an original artwork that employs principles of balance (symmetry), emphasis, and proportion to express their creative idea.




Use metal tooling to create a bas relief taotie that expresses an allegorical or theme based message related to history or personal experience.

-Sketchbooks
-6x6 manilla paper
-36 gauge metal sheets (6x6)
-wooden stylus or pencils
-black tempera paint

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1. Visual intro/discussion/note taking on the elements observed in Tatoie and the theme or subject of the Taotie (20 min)
2. Demo folding paper in half to ensure symmetrical (formal) balance, and borrowing motifs (lines/shapes) from Chinese Taotie. (5 min)
3. Students draw taoties (10 min)
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4. Demonstrate transferring drawing to metal, chasing and embossing. (5-10 min)
5. Students transfer drawings and tool(30 min)
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6. Students finish tooling, apply black paint to the front of relief and wipe away the excess paint (20)
7. Students self-assess (rubric) and respond to questions (20)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wv2qnwvHUpo1qLHjY5YVgArKrU5la7JtXTtwIanXvxY/edit?usp=sharing

Response sheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zMfUe77Mcl2L-dCWEHcmHb3Na1tQz4IlAsTIDbIzoUw/edit?usp=sharing

Lesson PLan:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PaCPAZaHENZ7xXprKxqiA55SvqRuO_UzPjkSYMz0Q5A/edit?usp=sharing

Response sheet is linked in related resources.

Full NJ standards based lesson plan linked in related resources

[5-8] Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

[5-8] Students use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks

Eastern Art

Balance, Emphasis, Line, Proportion/Size

Metal

History/Social Studies