


What art materials did he use? What colors did he use? Did he like to use organic shapes? Are any of his shapes symbolic of real images? Teacher introduces the Elements of Design, focusing on line, shape, and composition. Students look at the artist’s style of composing his paintings. Introduction includes group discussion about the artist and his life. Do you think the artist could also draw realistic images? Why do you think he liked to paint in this style? Do you think these shapes are meant to symbolize real images? Students are asked to comment on Miro’s style of painting. What shapes did he use? What are organic shapes? Can you identify organic shapes in nature? How do his paintings make you feel? Students view several of his paintings and discuss the artist’s style. Teacher introduces students to artist, Joan Mio.Watercolor paper, black printing ink, and brayers Time:ģ-4 lessons (45 minutes each) Introduction and Motivation (Set): #66-8222 Art-Time Fluorescent Watercolor Set #56-6012 Natural Hair Rainbow Brush Assortment Joan Miro, Spain, imagination, organic, symbolize, brayer, composition Materials: They will use non-traditional art tools to draw, including glue and brayers. Students will be able to design and paint original compositions based on organic shapes. They will connect organic shapes in art to organic shapes found in nature. Important works of art by Joan Miro will be introduced. They will look for organic shapes around them. Students will compare geometric and organic shapes. Visual Arts Grades K-4 Content Standard 6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines – science cross curriculum connection Purpose: Visual Arts Grades K-4 Content Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others Visual Arts Grades K-4 Content Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas Visual Arts Grades K-4 Content Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes They will use white glue as a drawing medium. Students will learn to draw organic shapes and be able to incorporate them into a balanced composition. Students will design and paint artworks that develop around the principles and elements of design. They will learn about Joan Miro and be able to distinguish his style of painting. Students will be able to recognize organic shapes in artworks and in nature. Sometimes these shapes are symbolic of people, animals, and images in nature. The Spanish artist, Joan Miro, was very imaginative, and he created many artworks based on simple organic shapes. Organic shapes that artists draw are usually rounded and/or wavy. What are organic shapes? They generally refer to shapes found in nature – like leaves, clouds, and fruit. Acrylic Mediums, Varnish, Glaze and Gesso.Sculpt-It! TM Air – Hardening Sculpting Material.

Colored Pencils, Graphite Pencils, Erasers, & Sharpeners.Watercolor Magic® Washable Liquid Watercolors.
