Gothic Architecture
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Students will learn the history of the Notre Dame Cathedral and examine the preservation efforts used to restore it after the devastating fire of 2019. They will create a representation of the cathedral's rose window, using a collagraph process with cardboard, foam, and paint.
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Students will discuss the defining architectural features of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Students will invent and propose a method for future preservation of the historic site.
Students will construct a representation of Notre Dame’s rose window.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce characteristics of gothic architecture, utilizing the provided resource.
- Facilitate a class discussion, identifying the architectural features of Notre Dame.
- Prompt students to brainstorm and design methods for protecting and preserving Notre Dame, post-fire.
- Discuss Notre Dame’s rose window, identifying artistic elements within its design.
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Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
VA:Cr2.3.3aExplore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
VA:Cr2.1.4aIndividually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
3.VA:Cr2.3Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
4.VA:Cr2.1Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
10 minutes
Demonstration Time
15 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour
Supplies and Materials
- Cardboard (5” x 7” or larger)
- Assorted foam shape stickers
- 9” x 12” black cardstock or construction paper
- White acrylic paint
- Foam brush
- Neon tempera cakes
- Paintbrush & water cup
National Standards
Create
Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
VA:Cr2.3.3aExplore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
VA:Cr2.1.4aIndividually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
3.VA:Cr2.3Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
4.VA:Cr2.1
Steps
Select Supplies
Select a piece of cardboard of a suitable size for the collagraph.
Sort the foam shapes stickers, selecting the desired sizes and shapes for the design.
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