Rene Magritte Art Lesson Son of Man 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Grade Writing Activity
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Description
This art lesson focus on Belgian artist Rene Magritte. The lesson includes a brief art history lesson and step by step instructions for how to create the painting "Son of Man." You can work with any medium to create this work; the instructions show you the watercolor option. This lesson is easy to follow so that the teacher does not have to know how to draw - photos are included to lay the lesson out to your class step by step.
This lesson is good for:
-studying surrealist painters
-a geography lesson on Belgium
- a theme week on hats
-a brief introduction to line drawing and watercolor painting
-easy 30 minute lesson
What teachers are saying:
- This resource was a great intro into some art history! I loved the personalization of the project. Each student of mine had a good time trying to figure out why Mr. Magritte painted his picture like this! Their stories that they came up with for "Son of Man" are unforgettable. This resource allowed me to keep my remote learners and my in class students on the same lesson. One less headache to deal with for a week or so--thank you!!
-My students loved this resource! Thank you.
- Fun activity to do with my students!
- My art students found it engaging and I loved the amount of information that
- Thank You!
- Can't wait to teach this lesson to my students!
What you will find inside the lesson:
- Teacher prompts for you to read as you give the lesson making it EASY to teach!
- Glossary of art terms
- Brief discussion of each topic that is simple and easy to comprehend
- Questions to ask the students about the art
- Step by step DETAILED instructions for an art project with FULL COLOR pictures.
- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFORM THIS LESSON TO COMMON CORE STANDARDS
- Art work to show as examples
- Comprehension questions Worksheet for you to extend the learning that feature key facts about each art project
- Word search and/or coloring page for fast finishers
- Worksheet where students have the opportunity to give you feedback about the projects
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