M.C. Escher
Resource Type
Artist Bio
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Lesson Plan
Description
Students will analyze the optical artwork of M.C. Escher and its relationship with concepts in geometry. They will create a painted foam puzzle that tessellates.
Level
Areas of Study
Collections
Lesson Objectives
Students will analyze the optical art of M.C. Escher’s tessellations and record a personal response.
Students will explore and experiment with cut foam puzzles as an artmaking technique.
Students will combine the ideas of puzzles and tessellations to create an innovative artwork.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce the optical art of M.C. Escher’s tessellations.
- Facilitate a writing activity as students reflect on their initial impressions of the artwork.
- Explain the artistic process of creating a puzzle and demonstrate how it can be made.
- Demonstrate how to use geometry concepts to produce a puzzle that tessellates.
National Standards
Create
Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
VA:Cr2.1.4aCombine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.
VA:Cr1.1.5aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
40 minutes
Student Studio Time
3 hours and 20 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- 3" x 3" & 5" x 5" foam
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Scissors
- Tape
- Paintbrushes & water cup
- Acrylic paint
National Standards
Create
Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
VA:Cr2.1.4aCombine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.
VA:Cr1.1.5a
Steps
Prepare the Paper Template
Measure and cut a 3" x 3" paper square.
Label each edge with the numbers 1-4, starting at the top and moving clockwise.
Instructional Materials
Close
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
Comparing Personal Responses
Resource Type
Student
Areas of Study
Collections
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
Tessellations and Geometry
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
Before and After: Self Assessment & Reflection
Assessment Type
Reflection
Areas of Study
FantasyBookmakingCeramicsCollageColored PencilsDigitalFibersPhotographyPrintmakingSculptureFormSpaceBalanceContrastEmphasisMovementRhythmUnitySocial and Emotional
Collections
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Close
Move to Class or Unit
ADD
This has been added to .