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Contemporary Art

Description

This collection focuses on disruption and new art that represents today's culture and society. Lessons in this collection include a collaborative 3-D piece using everyday objects and shapes, a collage to create a portrait honoring someone who is important to them, and applying the concept of appropriation to create an artwork that reflects a social issue. Noteworthy Resources: Ai Weiwei artist bio and A Guide for Writing Artist Statements

Contents

6 Lesson Plans
23 Resources
4 Videos
6 Assessments

Areas of Study

CommunityEmotionIdentityFantasyCollageOil PastelMixed MediaFormRhythmContemporary ArtTechnologySTEAM

Lessons

Beginner

From Ordinary to Fantastic

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My Imaginary Friend and Their World

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A Glitch in the Mainframe

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Intermediate

Layered Identity

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Advanced

Disruption

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Advanced

When Borrowing (Copying?) is OK

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Resources

Reference

Guerrilla Girls bio

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Guerrilla Girls bio - FLEX Assessment

Guerrilla Girls bio

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Reference

Areas of Study

Contemporary ArtTechnology

Collections

Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Banksy

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Banksy - FLEX Assessment

Banksy

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

Street Art/Graffiti

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Contemporary Art

Student

Introduction to Installation Art

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Introduction to Installation Art - FLEX Assessment

Introduction to Installation Art

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Areas of Study

CommunityMixed MediaFormContemporary Art

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Contemporary Art

Student

General Rules for Installation Art for Teenagers

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General Rules for Installation Art for Teenagers

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Student

Areas of Study

CommunityForm

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Contemporary Art

Student

A Guide For Writing Artist Statements

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A Guide For Writing Artist Statements - FLEX Assessment

A Guide For Writing Artist Statements

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Student

Areas of Study

Literacy

Collections

Meaningful CollageContemporary ArtConnecting Science and Art3D EngineeringVisual Contrast(NEW) Animals Past and Present

Reference

Glitch Art and Artists

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Glitch Art and Artists

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Reference

Areas of Study

Contemporary ArtTechnology

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Contemporary Art

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Discussion Guide for A Glitch in the Mainframe

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Discussion Guide for A Glitch in the Mainframe

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Areas of Study

Contrast

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Contemporary Art

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How to Use a Scanner to Glitch Artwork

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How to Use a Scanner to Glitch Artwork

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Student

Areas of Study

RhythmContemporary ArtTechnology

Collections

Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Yayoi Kusama

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Yayoi Kusama

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

PatternUnityContemporary ArtAbstract

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Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Tara Donovan

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Tara Donovan

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

SculptureRhythmUnity

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Contemporary Art

Lists

A Guide to Creating A Collaborative Sculpture

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A Guide to Creating A Collaborative Sculpture

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Lists

Areas of Study

SculptureForm

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Contemporary Art

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Construction Ideas for Sculptures

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Construction Ideas for Sculptures

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Areas of Study

SculptureFormEngineering

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Contemporary Art

Student

Before and After Questions for Layered Identity

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Before and After Questions for Layered Identity

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Areas of Study

PortraitCollage

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Contemporary Art

Reference

Crosby Mutu Wiley Bios

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Crosby Mutu Wiley Bios

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Reference

Areas of Study

Contemporary Art

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Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Kehinde Wiley

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Kehinde Wiley

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

IdentityPortraitPatternContemporary Art

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Contemporary Art

Reference

Collage Center

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Collage Center

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Reference

Areas of Study

CollageUnity

Collections

Meaningful CollageFolded BooksContemporary Art

Artist Bio

JooYoung Choi

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JooYoung Choi

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

Mixed MediaContemporary Art

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Contemporary Art

Worksheet

All About My Imaginary Friend

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All About My Imaginary Friend

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Worksheet

Areas of Study

FantasyLiteracy

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Contemporary Art

Reference

Imaginary FriendTexture and Details

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Imaginary FriendTexture and Details

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Reference

Areas of Study

FantasyTexture

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Contemporary Art

Reference

When Is It OK to Borrow Images?

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When Is It OK to Borrow Images?

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Reference

Areas of Study

Contemporary ArtSocial Studies

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Contemporary Art

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A Guide to Creating Art with Image Appropriation

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A Guide to Creating Art with Image Appropriation

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Areas of Study

EmphasisContemporary Art

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Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei

Resource Type

Artist Bio

Areas of Study

Contemporary Art

Collections

Contemporary Art

Artist Bio

Yinka Shinobare CBE

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Yinka Shinobare CBE

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

Mixed MediaContemporary Art

Collections

Contemporary Art

Assessments

Reflection

First, Then, Next Finally

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First, Then, Next Finally

Assessment Type

Reflection

Areas of Study

Photography

Collections

Emotion and IdentityConnecting Science and ArtExploring Pop ArtMeaningful CollageSimple LandscapesLine in Everyday LifeAdvanced Math ConceptsInspired by Cave ArtExploring Space Through ShapeImpressionism TechniquesContemporary ArtDesigning with Pattern

Reflection

Creative Process Reflection

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Creative Process Reflection

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Reflection

Areas of Study

IdentityEngineeringSTEAM

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Oil Pastel TechniquesDesigning with PatternContemporary ArtCurrent and World EventsNature with Mixed MediaMixed-Media SculptureShape Compositions

Summative

Mini Artist Statement

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Mini Artist Statement

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Summative

Areas of Study

IdentityEmotionArchitectureNatureLiteracySocial and Emotional

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3D EngineeringOil Pastel TechniquesExploring Space Through ShapeMulti-Media TextureContemporary ArtLiteracy through Storytelling(NEW) Animals Past and Present

Reflection

Artmaking Process Reflection

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Artmaking Process Reflection

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Reflection

Areas of Study

FantasyBookmakingCeramicsCollageColored PencilsDigitalFibersPhotographyPrintmakingSculptureSTEAM

Collections

Applied Color TheoryIncorporating Basic TechnologyContemporary ArtShape CompositionsInspired by Cave ArtEmotion and IdentityLine in Everyday LifeWorking with Colored Pencil(NEW) Exploring Architecture(NEW) Slab Pottery

Reflection

Stoplight Exit Ticket

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Stoplight Exit Ticket

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Reflection

Areas of Study

FantasyAnimalsCommunityArchitectureLandscapeNature

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Meaningful CollageEmotion and IdentitySimple LandscapesAdvanced Math ConceptsMonochromatic ValueContemporary ArtWorking with Colored PencilIntegrated Fibers(NEW) Exploring Architecture

Reflection

Artist Statement Checklist

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Artist Statement Checklist

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Reflection

Areas of Study

IdentityLiteracySocial and Emotional

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Emotion and Identity3D EngineeringCurrent and World EventsContemporary ArtLiteracy through StorytellingMeaningful Collage

Videos

Advanced

What is Form? | Advanced

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What is Form? | Advanced

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Form

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What is Form? | Beginner

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What is Form? | Beginner

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Form

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What is Texture? | Advanced

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What is Texture? | Advanced

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Texture

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What is Texture? | Beginner

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What is Texture? | Beginner

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Texture
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