This month we learned about Egyptian art.

In November, we learned about Native American Art.

In November, we learned about Native American Art.

This month students have been learning about and creating Portraits. Many famous artists created self protraits. Some artists jobs were painting portraits for others. We made: Family Portraits, Self-Portraits, Portraits of other people, and Abstract Portraits.

Each grade made a different kind of still-life.
Realistic, abstract, from observation, from imagination!

We are learning about color!

We are learning about the Elements and Principles.
Elements of Art:
line, shape, color, value, form, texture, space
Principles of Design:
balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity
Our first unit has been all about lines!

Truman students have begun the year in Art class making Post Cards from their summer vacations!

Pablo Picasso was called a Cubist because of the many geometric shapes in his work.

In April students will be learning about Spain and Pablo Picasso.

This is one of my favorite paintings! Can you use three adjectives to describe it?

This month we will be talking about The Netherlands and Vincent Van Gogh. Vincent's Birthday is March 30th!

K Panda Kites

1st Grade Lanterns

2nd Grade Ink Blowings