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Middle [6th-8th] Lesson Plan

Planetary Symbols

Created on November 28, 2012 by Karimarie



Students will analyze the artwork of artists Paul Klee. Students will look at how many of the symbols in Klee’s work resembles the planetary symbols that scientists use. Students will use the scientific planetary symbols to create a piece of artwork using the Formal Elements and Principles of art.


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THE PLAN
1. SWBAT Define the Elements and Principles of art and use them in a work of art.

2. SWBAT Learn about the artwork of Paul Klee

3. SWBAT draw the Planetary Symbols that scientists use

4. SWBAT draw with oil pastels

20x24 Sheets of White Paper

Oil Pastels

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•Students will begin class by looking closer at Paul Klee’s artwork. Students will be introduced to the idea that the symbols in Klee’s artwork resemble the planetary symbols scientists use to label the planets.

•Students will be given a demo on how to complete the project. Students must choose at least three symbols to use in their artwork. Students will discuss the idea of composition and what makes a good composition.

•Students can outline, checkerboard, or combine both methods to create an interesting piece of art. Students will use oil pastels to create this large piece of abstract art. (In the demo the instructor will explain proper use of oil pastels and show the students several drawing techniques with them).

Students will fill out rubric in conjunction with the instructor. Students will be graded on neatness of work, creativity, following directions and how well they stayed on task throughout the project.

Paul Klee- (1879-1940) He was influenced by many different art styles in his work, including expressionism, cubism and surrealism. He and his friend, the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, were also famous for teaching at the Bauhaus school of art and architecture.

Abstract Art- art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way.

THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[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

Visual Arts Standard 3:
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas


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

Visual Arts Standard 6:
Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines


[5-8] Students describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in the school are interrelated with the visual arts

THE FEATURES
Paul Klee

Abstract Art

Color/Value, Emphasis, Form, Line, Proportion/Size, Shape, Space, Unity/Harmony

Drawing, Pastel

Science

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