Using Art With Various Topics

Self

Examine pictures of self. Draw pictures of self. Mold models of self.

Make imprints of the hand or foot in clay. Make finger prints.

Make a collection of favorite "beautiful things

Make a collection of personal art work. Learn to mat or frame in simple ways.

Family

Draw/paint, or make models of family members. Draw or paint pictures of family activities.

Collect works of art done by various family members.

Examine and enjoy family photographs. Learn what types of art are displayed in homes.

Make a mural to which each member of a family contributes a portion.

School

Draw or paint places in or around the school.

Make a collection of historic/current school photos. find photos, paintings, or drawings of other schools and people related to them.

Exchange photos, paintings, or drawings with children in other schools.

Examine art and artifacts related to school activities. Learn about existing school symbols. Design class or school symbols or logos.

Community

Learn about local artists. (Scene and sign painters, wood carvers, photographers, puppeteers, quilters, clothing designers, masons, etc.)

Examine architecture in the community.

Visit community museums. View paintings and works of art in commercial buildings or homes throughout the community.

Learn about art festivals. Attend them or exhibit work in them.

Learn about changes in how art was/is used in education, industry, commerce, and religion in the community.

Find materials from the local area which ca be used to create works of art. (Clay, wood, natural materials such as seeds or shells, pigments, etc.)

Learn what types of works of art have been done by various cultural groups in the community.

 

State

Examine state symbols.

Learn about or visit places of beauty, art museums, and the works of ordinary people throughout the state.

Learn what types of works of art have been done by various cultural groups in the state. Attend or exhibit at state art shows.

Regions

Learn what types of works of art have been done by various cultures in the region.

Learn about regional museums, the works of ordinary people kept in homes, beautiful places, or structures throughout various regions.

Note how the geographic, historic, and political aspects of a region influence the artists that work there.

 

United States

Learn what types of works of art have been done by various cultures in the nation.

Learn about national art museums, structures, nature preserves, or other places of beauty throughout the nation.

 

World

Learn what types of works of art have been done by various cultures in the past and present in the world.

Learn about art museums and the works of ordinary people in cherished family collections throughout the world.

Learn about beautiful places or structures throughout the world.

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Written by Dr. Loretta Kuse and Dr. Hildegard Kuse