Christo and Jeanne-Claude
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Students will use air-dry clay and hand-building techniques to create a marine animal or organism that is integrated with recycled components. They will display the clay forms and examine connections of personal responsibility and planet sustainability.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will analyze artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, noting their use of recycled materials and juxtaposition.
Students will review select marine life animals and organisms.
Students will plan and develop segments of their marine life creation, taking into consideration recycled parts.
Teaching Strategies
- Lead a discussion about artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, highlighting their use of juxtaposition.
- Present various marine life animals and organisms.
- Guide the planning and ideation stages of creation, offering a collection of recycled elements.
- Show creating the base using air-dry clay.
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Create
Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
5 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Air-dry clay & tools (sculpting tools, mat, water bowl)
- Recycled materials
- Acrylic paint material (paint, brushes, palette, water cup)
- Glue
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Create
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Discuss & Analyze Artists
Discuss artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
Analyze their use of juxtaposition and the environment.
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