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Canadian Art Sampler Elements, Principles, Research

Canadian Art Sampler Elements, Principles, Research

Students choose 9 Canadian artists and make miniature drawings that imitate their paintings using construction paper crayons or oil pastels on black foam core board.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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  • Black Foam Core Board - 5 cm x 8 cm (2" x 3") - 9 per student

Steps

  • Step 1

    1. Find images of Canadian paintings on the Internet.

    2. Select 9 that represent different elements and principles of design.

    3. Use construction paper crayons or oil pastels to draw the images on small pieces of black foam core board 5 cm x 8 cm (2" x 3").

    4. Make 9 different drawings in total.

  • Step 2

    1. Compare your drawing with the oringinal.

  • Step 3

    1. If you are using Construction Paper Crayons rub your fingers lightly over the crayon to polish the surface.

    2. Decide if you want to add a small amount of glitter glue to highlight parts of the image. (You may decide to add glitter glue to all, some or none of the drawings.)

  • Step 4

    1. Move the drawings around trying different arrangements until you find the one that you like best.

    2. There should be 3 rows of 3.

  • Step 5

    1. Once you are satisfied with the arrangement glue the drawings to a piece of construction paper or Bristol board.

    2. Fill in the Canadian Art Sampler Guide. (Downloads CanadianArtSamplerGuide.pdf) - Name of the artist - Title of the painting (if you found it) - Interesting fact about the artist - Dominant Element and Principle

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