Perspective at the Carnival

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will compare images of carnivals and circuses in art. Then, they will explore how artists use size, placement, overlapping, and atmospheric perspective to create a sense of depth within their artworks. Students will use this knowledge to draw a carnival in crayon.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Landscape Crayons Drawing Space Proportion

Collections

Perspective

Lesson Objectives

Students will compare images of carnivals and circuses, throughout art history.

Students will explore how artists use various techniques to create a sense of perspective and depth within their work.

Students will develop compositional depth by creating a foreground, middle ground, and background.

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Teaching Strategies

Share images of carnivals and circuses in art and encourage students to compare and contrast the imagery.
Demonstrate how to utilize size, placement, and overlapping and atmospheric perspective.
Model how to create compositional depth by developing a foreground, middle ground, and background.
Share strategies for coloring effectively with crayons.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

5 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

45 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Sketching paper
White drawing paper
Pencil
Eraser
Black marker
Crayons
Art history images of carnivals and circuses

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Brainstorm Ideas

Compare and contrast images of carnivals and circuses in art history. Sketch ideas for elements that could be included in a circus or carnival. Discuss strategies for creating depth in an artwork such as size, placement, overlapping, and atmospheric perspective.

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