Fauvism on the Farm

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore the Fauvist movement by creating their own unique rendering of a farm animal from an up-close, face-to-face perspective. They will use Fauvism as inspiration to design vibrant, non-naturalistic colored animals.

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Areas of Study

Animals Drawing Crayons Oil Pastel Color Other Arts

Collections

Animals Past and Present

Lesson Objectives

Students will practice drawing a variety of sketches of farm animals.

Students will draw an outline form of a farm animal from an up-close, face-to-face perspective.

Students will color animals with non-naturalistic, vivid colors.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce the work, history, and influence of Fauvist artists.
Explain that artists are allowed to change something to make it more understandable.
Demonstrate how to draw and color an up-close, linear picture of an animal.
Talk about the environment where farm animals are usually found and present alternative ideas.

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National Standards

Create

Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour

Supplies and Materials

12” x 12” white sulphite paper
Pencils
Erasers
Oil pastels
Drawing paper
Examples of Fauvism artwork

National Standards

Create

Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

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Steps

Review Fauvism

Review examples of Fauvism artwork. Discuss characteristics of Fauvism.

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Instructional Materials

Reference

What is Fauvism?

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Henri Matisse

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Worksheet

Illustrated Story Planner

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Formative

Color Wheel Challenge 1

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