ART MASTERS

ART MASTERS AT OLIVE 
 


Art masters came to Olive last week to teach our kiddos about the artist Joan Miro. He was a Spanish painter and sculptor in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  Much of his work was Surrealism. The kiddos participated in 3 steps:

Step one
All grade assembly 

The Art Masters experience began with a multi-media assembly using engaging Powerpoint slides, artist voices and music where the children learn about the fascinating lives and famous works of the Master Artists.  Interactive questions and multi-media content captivated the students while walking through a virtual museum filled with interesting stories and facts. An art background is not necessary because all lesson plans are scripted, illustrated and timed. There was new art vocabulary, artist name cards, and  art elements taught.
 


Step two:
In class lesson

After the kiddos got a true connection to the artist, it was time to introduce the techniques which made the art. Back in the classroom, they worked on a mostly self-guided technique using the pencil, marker, dry paint, and construction paper. The works reinforced the material previously presented at the assembly and further prepared them for success in the final step—the art project.

 

Step Three:
Complete and present 

After the kiddos are finished the final work will be displayed for open house!



 



 

 




 
 

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