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Course: 7th Grade Art
Instructor: Ms. Kimberly Lysne
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| Topics |
Asia: Traditions and Transitions |
Africa: Culture and the Individual |
The Middle East: Center of Civilization, Center of Conflict |
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| Content |
Technical achievements of early artists History of Printmaking Chemistry of ceramics The Silk Road Zen Buddhism Asian architecture Recognizing aesthetic
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Purpose of art Traditional African arts and crafts Contemporary African artists Light and color Developing a sense of aesthetic |
History of Egyptian art and architecture Islamic art and architecture Residential design process Building green Tapestries that tell a story
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| Design Process/ Media |
Creating printblocks & the printing process Physical and chemical properties of ceramics Miniature architectural sculptures - clay Illustration - ink Silk painting
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Recognizing the elements and principles of design Analyzing the purpose of art Jewelry Sculpture - plaster cast Understanding light and color - acrylic Drawing: Scenes of Africa - pencil, pen, charcoal, watercolor |
Stylized painting - acrylic Clay relief - hieroglyphics Tughra - Arabric script Weaving & embroidery- mixed media Architectural floor plans, elevations, perspectives, 3-D model, fabrics and finishes |
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| Portfolio Artifacts | Relief Prints
Ink Illustrations Contemplation Garden Silk QuiltTatoos
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Rite of Passage Mask Apartheid assemblage Perspectives on Social Issues Color Theory Art as Adornment Drawing Portfolio |
Egyptian Relief Valley of the Kings and Queens Decorated Monogram Threads of Conflict Designer’s Challenge |
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| Integrated Units |
SS: Asian culture and history Science: Chemistry of Ceramics LA: Poetry illustrations Math: Fibonacci designs |
SS: African history and culture Science: Color and Light SS, LA, Math, Science, Service: Through African Eyes |
SS: Middle Eastern history and culture Math & Science: Architecture and Landscaping |
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| Field Trips, Speakers & Presentations |
Guest speaker on India Mint Museum of Craft and Design: Ornament As Art McColl Center - True Grit & Artists in Residence DVAC - Ryan O'Malley, Printmaker |
Mint Museum of Art: African Collection & Andy Warhol exhibition Ethiopian restaurant McColl Center - Per(MUTATIONS): Interactive work by Brian Knep DVAC: Photography (permanent collection)
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Guest speaker: architecture and green design Imaginon - Green Building Mint Museum of Craft and Design: The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf 2/21/09 - 5/17/09 Building site Presentation of Architectural Designs |
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| Resources | National Gallery of Art:
Artifacts from China Art: A Brief History Artifacts from India & China & Laos
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National Gallery of Art: Color and Light in Painting
Getty : Many Ways of Seeing National Geographic "Fantasy Coffins of Ghana" PBS Africa website Art: A Brief History Artifacts from Africa
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National Gallery of Art: Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures from Ancient Egypt Artifacts from Turkey and Egypt Archaeology of Egypt Art: A Brief History |
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