Cubist Animals

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore the Cubist movement by creating their own Cubist-like image of an animal, using multiple views of the same animal in one drawing. They will use a marker-bleed technique to add a painterly effect to the work.

Level

Areas of Study

Animals Architecture Drawing Markers Form Cubism Engineering STEAM

Collections

Animals Past and Present

Lesson Objectives

Students will study an animal of choice as their subject matter.

Students will create a drawing using multiple views of the same animal.

Students will use a marker wash for added color and value.

Students will work through their piece using various materials and new approaches.

Students will discuss Cubism and its role in changing people’s view of art.

Teaching Strategies

Demonstrate drawing the profile image of an animal.
Show adding an additional view of the animal to blend with the profile image.
Explain how to vary the thickness of line.
Teach the marker-bleed technique.
Facilitate a discussion on Cubism and its role in changing people’s view of art.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

10 minutes

Demonstration Time

10 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Black permanent markers
9” x 12” construction paper
Water-based markers
Paintbrushes
Water cups
Pencils
Erasers

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

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Steps

Draw the Profile

Draw an animal in profile view on construction paper using a pencil. Leave the details to a minimum.

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Instructional Materials

Student

What is Cubism?

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Reference

Pablo Picasso Artist Bio

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Summative

Mini Artist Statement

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