Textures in the Landscape

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will study texture and contrast in landscape artworks and create a landscape print using reductive monotype methods without a preconceived plan. Students will refine their methods, design new prints, and curate a series of three artworks after a peer critique.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Landscape Printmaking Contrast Texture Space

Collections

Experimenting with Monoprinting

Lesson Objectives

Students will observe textures, contrast, and space in landscape artworks.

Students will analyze their understanding of landscapes in the everyday world.

Students will experiment with reductive monotype methods.

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Teaching Strategies

Help students analyze the use of elements and principles, such as texture and contrast in landscape artworks.
Make connections between landscape artworks and the everyday world.
Demonstrate reductive monotype methods and experimental processes.
Guide students in a constructive peer review through an appropriate midpoint critique.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Demonstration Time

1 hour

Student Studio Time

4 hours

Supplies and Materials

8.5" x 11" printmaking paper and copy paper
8.5" x 11" (or larger) acrylic glass or gel printing plate
Pencil and eraser
Water-based ink (black or multiple colors)
Brayer and baren
Palette knife and brushes
Cotton swabs, balls, and rags
A variety of objects with unique textures

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Discuss Examples of Artwork

Observe the textures and contrast in a variety of monochromatic landscape artworks. Discuss elements of the local landscape as a class. Make comparisons between the local landscape and artwork images.

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