Non-Obective and Pop Art

Here are two lessons that 5th grade has done this year:

5th Grade learned about a multitude of elements when creating some Non-Objective Art. 

One of the great things about Non-Objective Art is that there is honestly no wrong way to make it. But there are a few guidelines.

First we developed a background with tissue paper. Students were to choose a color scheme (no more than 4 colors) and use geometric shapes in some sort of pattern or design.

Then we discussed Organic Shapes and Rhythm. Rhythm is always a tricking Principle of Design to explain. I have simplified it down to a pattern that moves and not just across the space, but it must make your eye travel ALL around the page. 

Wonderful Work!!

POP ART ICE CREAM CONES

I found this lesson on the blog Splats, Scraps and Glue Blobs,

http://splatsscrapsandglueblobs.blogspot.com, by way of Pinterest. 

It was a wonderful way to introduce the Element of Art Value and Pop Artist Wayne Theibaud. I first showed students a YouTube video of Wayne Thiebaud from "Sunday Morning". Then we looked at his artwork and talked about the value that he shows in his work. 

Then we got down to work and painted a long paper monochromatic from tint to shade. 

Next class we discussed contrast and the background color should contrast the ice cream color. Then we cut the painted paper into ice cream scoops, added a cone and some finishing details with oil pastels.

YUMMY!!