Black History Art Lesson Alma Thomas Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
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Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. Her work is a great subject for an art history lesson and art project that can be used to teach your students about her unique style and the role of African American artists in art history.
Here are some ways you can incorporate Alma Thomas into your curriculum:
- Introduce Alma Thomas: Start by introducing your students to Alma Thomas and her work. You can show them examples of her paintings, share information about her life and career, and discuss the significance of her art in the context of African American art history.
2. Analyze her style: Once your students are familiar with Alma Thomas's work, encourage them to analyze her style. Ask them to identify the shapes, colors, and patterns in her paintings and discuss how they contribute to the overall composition.
3. This lesson will help your students create their own Alma Thomas-inspired art: After analyzing Alma Thomas's style, have your students create their own artwork inspired by her techniques. Provide them with a variety of materials, such as paint, construction paper, and markers, and encourage them to experiment with color and shape to create their own abstract compositions.
4. Collaborative bulletin board: Consider having your class create a mural of the work created inspired by Alma Thomas's work. Each student can create their own section of the mural using her style and techniques, and then put them together to create a larger piece.
5. Writing activity: (for the older grades) Finally, have your students reflect on their art and write a short paragraph about how they were inspired by Alma Thomas. This can be a great opportunity to reinforce language arts skills and encourage critical thinking.
Incorporating Alma Thomas into your art curriculum can be a great way to expose your students to the works of a prominent African American artist while encouraging them to experiment with their own creativity. By analyzing her techniques and creating their own artwork, your students can develop an appreciation for art history and hone their own artistic skills.
Best of luck with your lesson!
IN THIS LESSON:
Artist: Alma Thomas
Painting: Flowers in Washington D.C.
-Copy of the original painting
-biography of the artist
-questions to ask your students to engage the painting
-FULL COLOR AND THOROUGH step by step instructions written by an AMI Montessori trained Primary teacher.
-suggested reading to learn more about the artist
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