Format
A Is for Animal
1.Open with discussion of animal representations in art.
2.Discuss how artists capture the appearance, behavior, movement, etc. of animals.
3.View/Discuss artworks that include representations of birds, a dog, a cat, etc.
4.Examine a Chinese bear sculpture, followed by a short movement activity.
5.Discuss imaginary (composite) animals, such as a griffin.
6. Students brainstorm to create their own imaginary animals.
Objectives
Students will learn:
How artists have depicted animals in their artwork.
How artists convey not only the appearance of an animal (the shape, the texture, the color, etc.), but sometimes also the behavior or the personality of an animal.
The importance of animals in history and cultures.
That art is made in different cultures using different mediums.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.