Carmen Lomas Garza
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Students will create a mixed-media collage inspired by the work of Carmen Lomas Garza. They will use one-point perspective to create an interior space and collage figures and objects to create a personal celebration.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will explore the artwork of Carmen Lomas Garza.
Students will identify the use of one-point perspective in Garza’s work.
Students will interpret the celebrations and values depicted in Garza’s work.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce works by Carmen Lomas Garza.
- Demonstrate how to create a one-point perspective drawing.
- Facilitate a discussion of student interpretations of Garza’s work.
- Explain how the artist utilized one-point perspective.
National Standards
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Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7aFormulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
VA:Cr1.2.6aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
45 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
5 hours
Supplies and Materials
- 12" x 18" drawing paper
- Ruler
- Pencil and eraser
- Scissors
- Glue
- Construction paper
- Colored pencils
- Cuadros de Familia: C. Lomas Garza, ISBN 9780892392070
National Standards
Create
Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7aFormulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
VA:Cr1.2.6a
Steps
Introduce Carmen Lomas Garza
Discuss the life and work of Carmen Lomas Garza.
Discuss how her artwork explores ideas about family, daily life, and the things she values.
Identify how she uses perspective in her artwork.
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- Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy)
- Still Life
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- Beginning Exercises
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Indoor One-Point Perspective
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- Beginning Exercises
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