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Monday, October 14, 2013

Renaissance Age


Renaissance Age is our next unit. Since Renaissance is one of the most prolific artistic periods of time, we have three lessons/days for this unit. 
Here is the list of what the students will learn;
  • The basics of early commerce and the birth of Humanism
  • Linear perspective
  • Chiaroscuro
  • How to draw a face 
  • Fresco art (portrait)
Some example of fresco art done by our students. Aren't they wonderful?




Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Medieval Age


We are starting Year Two with Medieval Age. The students will learn and experience how people live in Medieval Times. 

The art project is stained glass activity using clear cellophane and permanent markers.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Welcome to Art Through the Ages - Year Two

We are starting another great year of Art Through the Ages at Riverton Elementary!
We will continue on from where we finished last year. Year Two will be covering the following five units:

Medieval Age
Renaissance Age
Baroque & Rococo Ages
Neoclassic & Romantic Ages
Impressionism Age

If you're interested in teaching in your child's class or helping behind the scenes, please sign up to volunteer! The sign up form will be coming home in August.
All of the lesson plans, training and materials are provided. No prior art or teaching experience is necessary.
Thank you for making this program successful! We truly appreciate your support.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Dark Ages


Welcome to the Dark Ages! This is one of my favorite units. The history portion of this unit is easily relatable for the students. The reaction you receive when you break the sticks is priceless! Please dramatize this portion of the lesson so that the students will absorb the idea of raiding tribes.

The Art Concept for this unit covers color contrast.  is also very fun because it's the first time we talk about color. If you don't have magazines it's really easy to use the clothing of the kids to illustrate the different color combinations.

Day 2 is a big day for 4-6th grade. The Art Project for this unit is mosaic art (the 1-3rd grade will make paper mosaic). Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to prepare your mortar. If you have any questions/concerns, please let me know.

Have fun!



Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Roman Age


Roman Age is our next unit. There are so many activities you can do, and you might feel overwhelmed. Please feel free to pick a few topics you are most interested in, and modify the activity if necessary.

The parent training will be held on 3/11 from 10-11 AM. I strongly encourage you to attend if you are teaching this unit.

Thank you for all you do!