So the last couple weeks we spent on a really neat and much-copied Dutch artist named Piet Mondrian. The kids absolutely LOVED his work and the simplicity of it. When asked why they thought it was still so popular today, one thoughtful seventh grader responded that it may be because it always seems so modern, it never really goes out of style. That was a great addition to our discussion, especially since the type of work that Mondrian is most famous for is called De Stijl. The students greatly enjoyed watching Mondrian's work "morph" from early to late. They had a blast recreating their own De Stijl animal outlines. Here are just a few--they were all so great it was hard to choose. Super work, artists!
Salvador Dalí is one of the most recognized artists of recent times. His "Persistence of Memory," among other works, captured the imagination of art lovers around the world and in our classroom! The students learned that not only was he a painter, but he worked with many other media as well, and LOVED to be silly and off-the-wall. The many mustaches of Dalí were a big hit with the students, too. We decided to make our own dream collage sculptures, using giant cardboard boxes cut up and painting different portions of dreams on each "tile." It was a challenge for many reasons, and eventually we had to just say--what's done is done. It was a learning experience for everyone, and one that stretched our creativity and patience. Many students didn't quite get to finish in the way that they would have liked to, so there are not many samples below. But the project was still enjoyed. Thanks for your inspiration, Dalí!
The first round of sketches were collected this week. Lots of unique and creative sketching going on! These are some of the best from each grade. Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 |
Middle School ArtHere is a sampling of some of our art projects. We hope you enjoy the creativity and talent as much as we do! Archives
November 2015
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