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Exploring the Magic of Cubism and Picasso: Seeing the World from Different Angles
Exploring Cubism and Picasso: Seeing the World from Different Angles This week in art class, we dove into the fascinating world of Cubism, a revolutionary art movement pioneered by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Cubism is all about seeing things from more than one point of view at the same time—and showing those different views all together…
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Exploring the Magical World and Fantastic Creatures of Leonora Carrington
🎨 Art with Imagination: Explore Leonora Carrington and Make Your Own Hybrid Creature! Welcome to our magical art adventure! Today we’re going to explore the amazing artwork of Leonora Carrington, an artist who used her imagination to paint animals, creatures, and scenes that look like they came from a dream. Let’s learn a little about…
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How to Paint like Picasso: Painting through the Blues
🎨 Art Lesson: Painting Through Emotion – Picasso’s Blue Period Intro: Why So Blue?Between 1901 and 1904, Pablo Picasso went through one of the most emotionally expressive phases of his career—The Blue Period. Deeply affected by the death of a close friend and his own experiences with poverty and depression, Picasso turned to a moody…
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Exploring the Colorful World of Pop Art with Andy Warhol
Exploring Pop Art: A Splash of Color and Culture with Andy Warhol Welcome to Today’s Art Lesson! Today, we’re diving into one of the most colorful and bold movements in modern art history: Pop Art! It’s fun, it’s vibrant, and it brings everyday objects into the spotlight in unexpected ways. Whether you’re a student, teacher,…
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Exploring the Magic of the Pop Art Movement
🎨 POP! Goes the Art – A Dive into the Pop Art Movement What Is Pop Art? Pop Art is one of the most iconic and fun art movements of the 20th century. Emerging in the 1950s and peaking in the 1960s, Pop Art brought everyday objects, commercial imagery, and celebrity culture to the canvas.…
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Exploring Self-Identity through the Magic of Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Statement of Inquiry: Our identities can be expressed through a combination of personal experiences, choices, and perceptions, which can be represented creatively through art and reflection. Related Concept: Identity and Expression Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression Brief: Students will explore the theme of “self-identity” by creating a self-portrait inspired by the works of Giuseppe…
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Exploring the Magic of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity with Dots and Nets
As art teachers, one of the most exciting parts of our job is bringing the world of art to life for our students. This week, we’re diving into the whimsical world of Yayoi Kusama and her famous pumpkin art, known for its bold dots, nets, and endless sense of infinity. It’s a journey of creativity,…
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Exploring the Magic of Claude Monet and Impressionism
Year 1 student’s impressionist painting after Claude Monet.
Rebecca Wacht
Art Teacher / Creative
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