Kerry James Marshall
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Students will examine the work of Kerry James Marshall and consider their own identities and backgrounds. Students will sketch a scene that tells a story about their own lives, and create a reduction print image of the scene. Students will write a reflection of their artwork.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will research Kerry James Marshall and consider the stories he tells through his paintings.
Students will reflect on their backgrounds and cultural influences.
Students will sketch a scene that tells the viewer a story about their background.
Teaching Strategies
- Present information about Kerry James Marshall, focusing on the stories he tells and how he represents his identity.
- Direct students to reflect on their influences and identities.
- Demonstrate sketching a scene that tells the viewer about the artist’s.
- Demonstrate how to safely use a linoleum cutter and the effects of different blades.
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Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
45 minutes
Demonstration Time
45 minutes
Student Studio Time
4 hours
Supplies and Materials
- 80# drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Metal bench hooks
- Linoleum cutting tools and blades
- Easy-cut linoleum blocks
- Printmaking ink & brayer
- Colored pencils
- Fine-tipped permanent marker
National Standards
Create
Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7a
Steps
Learn About Kerry James Marshall & Background Reflection
Research artist Kerry James Marshall and examine how he tells stories about his identity by including symbols and details. Reflect on backgrounds and traditions that could be reflected in artwork.
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Experimenting with TemperaAnimals Past and PresentExploring Folk ArtCreating with Everyday ObjectsCreating with Mixed MediaContemporary Street ArtApplying Balance in ArtExploring Abstract ExpressionismDigital Mixed MediaSculpting with CardboardPortraits and PencilsPerspectiveStories from Black Artists
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Artmaking Process Reflection
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Applied Color TheoryIncorporating Basic TechnologyContemporary ArtShape CompositionsInspired by Cave ArtEmotion and IdentityLine in Everyday LifeWorking with Colored PencilExploring ArchitectureSlab PotteryExploring Folk ArtExperimenting with PortraitureConnecting Op Art and MathChalk Pastel TechniquesIntegrating SculptureCreating with CrayonsCreating with Air Dry ClaySculpting with CardboardStories from Black Artists
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