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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

CommunityEmotionIdentityFantasyStill LifeCollageOil PastelMixed MediaFormRhythmContemporary ArtTechnologySTEAM

Lessons

Beginner

From Ordinary to Fantastic

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My Imaginary Friend’s World

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Intermediate

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

Resource Type

Reference

Areas of Study

AnimalsNatureCeramicsDrawingFormContemporary ArtTechnology

Collections

Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Artist Bio

Banksy

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Banksy

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

IdentityPortraitAcrylicTemperaWatercolorColorStreet ArtScienceSTEAM

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Contemporary ArtContemporary Street Art

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Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

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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

CommunityArchitectureMixed MediaFormContemporary ArtSocial Studies

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Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

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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

CommunityNatureDrawingFormContemporary ArtSocial and Emotional

Collections

Contemporary Art

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Planning Field Trips

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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

FantasyPortraitWatercolorSpaceContemporary ArtLiteracy

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Meaningful CollageContemporary ArtConnecting Science and Art3D EngineeringVisual ContrastAnimals Past and Present

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Showcasing Student Artwork

Reference

Glitch Art and Artists

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Glitch Art and Artists

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Areas of Study

CommunityPortraitPrintmakingUnityContemporary ArtTechnology

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Contemporary Art

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Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

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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

AnimalsStill LifeTemperaContrastContemporary ArtLiteracySocial and Emotional

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Contemporary Art

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Observational Drawing

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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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Areas of Study

EmotionStill LifeAcrylicTemperaWatercolorRhythmContemporary ArtTechnology

Collections

Contemporary Art

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Enhancing Artworks With Digital Integration

Artist Bio

Yayoi Kusama

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Yayoi Kusama

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

IdentityPortraitPrintmakingPatternUnityContemporary ArtAbstractSocial Studies

Collections

Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Artist Bio

Tara Donovan

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Tara Donovan

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

CommunityPortraitSculptureRhythmUnityContemporary ArtLiteracy

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Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

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

CommunityPortraitSculptureFormAbstractSocial and Emotional

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Contemporary Art

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Beginning Sculpture Exploring Sculpture with Elementary Students

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Construction Ideas for Sculptures

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Construction Ideas for Sculptures

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Areas of Study

AnimalsArchitectureSculptureFormContemporary ArtEngineering

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Contemporary Art

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Beginning Sculpture Exploring Sculpture with Elementary Students

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Before and After Questions for Layered Identity

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Before and After Questions for Layered Identity

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Student

Areas of Study

CommunityPortraitCollageSpaceFolk ArtScienceSTEAM

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Contemporary Art

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Using Identity as a Theme

Reference

Crosby Mutu Wiley Bios

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Crosby Mutu Wiley Bios

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Reference

Areas of Study

FantasyPortraitPrintmakingEmphasisContemporary ArtMath

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Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Artist Bio

Kehinde Wiley

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Kehinde Wiley

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

IdentityPortraitCollagePatternContemporary ArtLiteracy

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Contemporary ArtCreating with Everyday Objects

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Reference

Collage Center

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Collage Center

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Reference

Areas of Study

IdentityCommunityPortraitCollageUnityFolk ArtLiteracy

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Meaningful CollageFolded BooksContemporary Art

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The Basics of Collage Organizing the Art Room for Choice

Artist Bio

JooYoung Choi

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JooYoung Choi

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

CommunityPortraitMixed MediaLineContemporary ArtSTEAM

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Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Worksheet

All About My Imaginary Friend

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All About My Imaginary Friend

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Worksheet

Areas of Study

FantasyStill LifeFibersSculptureTextureAbstractLiteracy

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Contemporary Art

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Art History in the Elementary Art Room Art History in the Secondary Art Room

Reference

Imaginary FriendTexture and Details

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Imaginary FriendTexture and Details

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Reference

Areas of Study

FantasyStill LifePrintmakingTextureAbstract ExpressionismLiteracy

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Contemporary Art

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The Building Blocks of Drawing

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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

FantasyPortraitWatercolorSpaceContemporary ArtSocial Studies

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Contemporary ArtCreating with Everyday Objects

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Art History in the Elementary Art Room Art History in the Secondary Art Room

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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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Student

Areas of Study

FantasyPortraitBookmakingEmphasisContemporary ArtTechnology

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Contemporary Art

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Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Artist Bio

Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

CommunityPortraitMixed MediaColorLineSpaceShapeContemporary ArtSTEAMEngineering

Collections

Contemporary Art

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Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Artist Bio

Yinka Shinobare CBE

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Yinka Shinobare CBE

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

AnimalsArchitectureMixed MediaFormContemporary ArtEngineering

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Contemporary Art

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Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art Contemporary Art in the Secondary Classroom

Assessments

Reflection

First, Then, Next Finally

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First, Then, Next Finally

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Reflection

Areas of Study

IdentityLandscapeNaturePhotographyUnityBalanceFormEmphasisMovementContrastAbstractOp ArtAbstract ExpressionismAncient ArtPrehistoric ArtSurrealismSocial and Emotional

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 PatternExperimenting with PortraitureCreating with Mixed Media

Reflection

Creative Process Reflection

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Creative Process Reflection

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Reflection

Areas of Study

IdentityArchitectureLandscapeMixed MediaUnityBalanceFormEmphasisMovementContrastContemporary ArtEngineeringSTEAM

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

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Teaching for Creativity

Summative

Mini Artist Statement

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Mini Artist Statement

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Summative

Areas of Study

IdentityEmotionArchitectureNatureFibersLineImpressionismLiteracySocial and Emotional

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3D EngineeringOil Pastel TechniquesExploring Space Through ShapeMulti-Media TextureContemporary ArtLiteracy through StorytellingAnimals Past and PresentConnecting Op Art and Math

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 PencilExploring ArchitectureSlab PotteryExploring Folk ArtExperimenting with PortraitureConnecting Op Art and Math

Reflection

Stoplight Exit Ticket

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Stoplight Exit Ticket

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Reflection

Areas of Study

FantasyAnimalsCommunityArchitectureLandscapeNatureDrawingLineValueContemporary ArtSTEAM

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Meaningful CollageEmotion and IdentitySimple LandscapesAdvanced Math ConceptsMonochromatic ValueContemporary ArtWorking with Colored PencilIntegrated FibersExploring ArchitectureIntroduction to Surrealism

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Formative Assessment Strategies

Reflection

Artist Statement Checklist

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Artist Statement Checklist

Assessment Type

Reflection

Areas of Study

IdentityNaturePortraitStill LifeWatercolorColorAbstractOp ArtAbstract ExpressionismAncient ArtPrehistoric ArtLiteracySocial 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

Advanced

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CommunityArchitectureSculptureFormImpressionism

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What is Form? | Beginner

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What is Form? | Beginner

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SculptureFormImpressionism

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What is Texture? | Advanced

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What is Texture? | Advanced

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What is Texture? | Beginner

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What is Texture? | Beginner

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