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8th grade art history cultural activities
Starry Night Pumpkins : Art Lesson Plan - Halloween - Fall - Autumn
Here is an art project that highlights the arrival of autumn while also discovering Vincent Van Gogh and other impressionist painters. Your students will create artwork with pumpkins/squash while using superimposition. They will work in the manner of the impressionists to colour their projects. The technique of using oil pastels and tempera paint gives an incredible result. Level:Grades One and upTechniques:DrawingPainting Visual Language:Warm and cool coloursDifferent kinds of lines : (curved
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1st - 8th
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Autumn: Aboriginal Art: Falling for Fall
Fall has arrived! Why not highlight it with an Aboriginal Art project? The Aboriginal people often paint kangaroos, snakes, lizards and lots of symbols. Our theme will be a Fall Leaf. This is a great way to work with warm and cool colours.This very complete project helps you to initiate your students into Aboriginal Art. The students will be proud of all of their dots and surprised at their results. Level:Grade 3 and up.Technique:Painting, pointillismVisual Language:RepetitionWarm ColoursCool Co
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 6 Visual Art
Frankenstein in the Style of Picasso: Halloween, Cubism
Initiate your students to cubism in this original Halloween project!Your students will have to create Frankenstein in the manner of Picasso, an unforgettable artist!This is a quick project with only a few materials needed!Level:Grade 3 and upPerfect for junior high and high schoolTechnique:DrawingVisual Language:AsymmetryAngular shapes Thick linesMaterials:Black wax crayonsOil pastelsColoured construction paper (about 10x 13 inches)This document contains:Complete instructions to achieve this pro
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3rd - 12th
Roll and Draw! Ancient Greek Vases art lesson - video, slides and Greek patterns
Engage middle & elementary school art students with this interactive art history worksheet on Greek Pottery! Explore the black-figure technique through hands-on activity! Use it as a sub-lesson or as part of your regular art curriculum!You will receive:· A roll-and-draw chart (color and B&W versions, red figure/black figure design)· Slides about the history of Ancient Greek Pottery (PDF format)· Templates for the vases· Greek patterns· Photos featuring example works (different art techni
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Roll and Draw Best of Ancient Art - Cave Art, Ancient Egypt, Greek Vase
Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa
Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting.This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this historic
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5th - 12th
Ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Treasure, Mummies, and More!
This slideshow gives students some basic knowledge about Ancient Egypt and it's helpful to use at the beginning of a unit on Ancient Egyptian art, culture, pyramids, hieroglyphics, etc. This PDF includes:a Map of where Egypt is LocatedPyramids of GizaCairoTimeline of EventsSphinxStep Pyramid of ZoserHieroglyphics Tomb PaintingsEgyptian Museum King Tut- How Did He Die?Items Buried in a TombTomb SculpturesWhat is a Mummy?Animal MummiesQuiz at the end with 5 review questionsThis download includes t
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2nd - 8th
Halloween Masks - Coloring Pages - Sugar Skulls - Dia de los Muertos - Skeleton
Have your students color their own sugar skull masks!A very popular school project for Halloween. Not just for art class, but can be used as a way to teach about the culture and tradition of Day of the Dead.Also, a great resource for clip art or to decorate your classroom.File consists of 9 different Sugar Skull Masks!
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PreK - 12th
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Native American Art Project: Radial Design using your NAME!!
This Native American project uses radial design in a simple art lesson. It is inspired by Dream Catchers. Recommended for Native American studies, math and art! Learn the history of Dream Catchers. Use this easy and engaging art and math activity as a part of Social Studies unita beautiful Native American Heritage Month activitystudents use their name or initials to create a unique designsimple supplies found in most classrooms, easy to modify This a highly successful lesson and students are al
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4th - 8th
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Art aborigène: À point pour l'automne
L’automne arrive à point ! Pourquoi ne pas le souligner avec ce projet d’art aborigène ?Les Aborigènes représentent souvent des kangourous, des serpents, des lézards et beaucoup de symboles.Dans ce projet, notre thème sera la feuille d’automne. C'est une belle façon de travailler les couleurs chaudes et froides. Ce projet très complet vous aidera à initier vos élèves à l’art aborigène. Les élèves seront fiers de tous ces points et aussi surpris par leur résultat.Niveau:3e année et plus Parfait p
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3rd - 10th
Also included in: Ensemble de projets d'arts plastiques : 6e année - 11 à 12 ans - Bundle
AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL DOT PAINTNG - Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to Australian Aboriginal dot art. They will learn about Aboriginal people, draw and color an Australian animal, glue it to a background and dot paint around it. Art Techniquesdrawingdot paintingYou will Receive46-page, noneditable PDFgrade levels 1 to 10 (mostly used with grade 3 to 8)a single class (60 minute) duration art projectan introduction script to read aloud with questions to engage studentsstep-by-step instructions with photoslearning objectiv
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1st - 10th
Art Room Bell Ringers | 85 Prompts | Volume 1
85 Prompts, 17 weeks worth of Bell Ringers! This bell ringer pack includes different prompts for each day: Movements Monday, Techniques Tuesday, "What Wednesday, The Basics Thursday and Critique Friday! This is a great way to incorporate art history, the elements of art and art critique into the daily plan! *I have included a version that does not contain the days of the week for teachers who do not see their students everyday.*This product has been updated. Included is a PDF file that has 17 pa
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Art Room Bell Ringers | ENTIRE YEAR BUNDLE | Vol. 1-3
Egyptian Cartouche Art, Egypt History Lesson, Sub Lesson
Students love writing with hieroglyphics! This lesson is a great sub lesson or mini lesson applicable to an art class or a social studies/history extension.
Included in the zip file:
-PowerPoint about hieroglyphics and cartouches (8 slides)
-PDF File of PowerPoint
-Worksheet for students to fill out while viewing PowerPoint
-PDF handout of hieroglyphic alphabet
-PDF handout of directions for cartouche
-PNG handout of alternate cartouche directions
An extension I do in my classroom with this l
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6th - 12th
Papel Amate Bark Painting Lesson - Hispanic Heritage Month Art Lesson
This painting art lesson is perfect to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with middle school art students. The student will demonstrate knowledge of Papel Amate Bark Painting processes by simulating the color and texture of the paper and producing a visual representation of Papel Amate Bark Painting using similar colors, symbols and subject matter. The student will also explore the history of Papel Amate Paintings, and analyze unique characteristics and styles used by the artists of Latin America
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4th - 11th
Islamic Tiles Multicultural Project Radial Symmetry and Color Art Lesson pdf
This is a successful multicultural project that introduces symmetry and color vocabulary along with Islamic tiles. These make a great display!
This pdf contains:
-4 pages with information on Islamic tiles and Islamic designs
-1 page with color vocabulary (suitable for a handout)
-2 pages with materials, lesson plan and rubric
-10 pages with step-by-step photos and directions (suitable to print as handouts for students or project on a screen for directions)
-5 pages of student examples
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4th - 9th
Back to School - Coat of ARTS: Art Lesson Plan , Coat of Arms
Here is the project « My coat of ARTs ».As a reference to the Middle Ages, the children will be invited to create their own coat of arms, according to their preferences, their passions and what they like.A nice project to get to know each other better at the beginning of school year. Also great for any time during the school year, when talking of knighthood for example.Level:Grade 2 and up.Also works for junior high and high school. Students can achieve more complexes and detailed drawings.Visua
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 6 Visual Art
Cave Art Paintings of Lascaux
Students will learn about the exciting history of the Paleolithic cave paintings in Lascaux, France. This would be a good lesson to use when studying France or when making cave art reproductions. Included is:
-a map of the location
-visual examples of cave painting
-historical photographs and information on how the caves were discovered in 1940
-a description of why the cave paintings are deteriorating today and what art restorers are doing about it
-pictures of Lascaux II
-fun facts
-techniqu
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4th - 9th
Art History Bell Ringers (125 prompts)
This is a great way to incorporate art history into the classroom everyday!! In this download there is 25 art eras that cover characteristics, leading contributors and major influences of each era. Students will have a weekly sheet that they will fill out daily. Each week is a different era of history in art. Included is:25 Art Eras-Prehistoric Art-Ancient Art-Medieval Art-Renaissance Art-Mannerism Art-Baroque Art-Rococo Art-Neoclassicism Art-Romanticism Art-Art Nouveau -Impressionism-Impression
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5th - 12th
Canadian Indigenous Visual Art! First Nations- BUNDLE! K, Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Social Distancing Friendly, Distance Learning FriendlyCanadian Indigenous X-Ray / Woodlands Style of ArtNine templates. One for each grade. (Grades 1-9 or K-8 or let your class have the choice between animals) - Print on 11x17" paperActivity: Students make creative response to the works of such Canadian Indigenous Artists as - Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Rae, etc. Background: This X-Ray style originated with Norval Morrisseau, an Anishnaabe shaman artist. He has been credited with cre
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PreK - 12th
Artist & Art History Research Project
ArtistsArtist Research Project: Middle and High School Art Lesson, examples, assessment, and worksheetsMake studying and artist research exciting for the middle and high school art student! This is a great artist research project for Middle and High School art classes or language or history classes focusing on artistic achievement of great artists. Artist Research for Middle and High School art students can be fun and creative!For this project, middle and High school students will research, d
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6th - 11th
Sarape Blankets Printmaking - Art Lesson
This sarape blanket lesson combines Aztec printmaking, collage, textiles and Art history. Students of all ages and artistic abilities can create a these Mexican masterpieces! Mexico is one of my favourite cultures to teach about in my classroom and this lesson delves into the Aztec empire and the history of the sarape! Students will use many different techniques and also collaborate their prints to create their own sarape blanket.This PDF details step by step instructions and full colour photos
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2nd - 8th
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Byzantine Icon Art Research and Activity
This is a FUN and ENGAGING activity to do within your Byzantine Empire unit study! This activity takes students through a detailed Power Point on the icons of the Byzantine Empire. Then, students will have the opportunity to complete an art project on an icon of their choice! There are 10 different formats to choose from! You can have your students choose their medium...Colored pencils, oil pastels, water colors...Either way, they will turn out GREAT and makes for a CREATIVE classroom wall d
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4th - 11th
Art History Time Line (Stone Age to Realism) 30,000 b.c. -1900 a.d.
This is part one of my art history timeline. Stone Age to Realism 30,000 b.c. -1900 a.d. For each art period covered there are images and in most cases a brief description of the movement. Made to be printed on 8.5x11" paper.
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PreK - 12th
Pixel Art - Depixelize ! Visual Art
Pixel art is very popular. It as interesting art form, that comes from the original video games of the 1970s. A pixel is a small square in a larger image. Some artists use only small squares to create a piece of art. BUT...In this project, your students are going to choose one pixel image. In just a few steps, they learn how to ‘DEPIXELIZE’ and create some original artwork! You will work with textures and gradient textures. This is a motivating and creative project for your students. Level:Gra
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 5 Visual Art
Japanese Obon Festival Lanterns Lesson
A wonderful multicultural art project made from simple materials found in almost any art room! Students will learn about the Japanese Obon Festival and the fine art of writing with Kanji symbols. They will then create their own "Obon Festival Lanterns" using watercolor paper and watercolor paints.
Included in this lesson are:
- 20-page Kanji Booklet containing 60 different Kanji designs
- 15 pages of step-by-step lesson instructions, including a video for students to watch and full color pho
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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