Exploring Line and Shape
Exploring Line and Shape
Lesson 3
Looking for Shapes: Close Looking
Spend a few minutes looking at this artwork created by artist Carmen Lomas Garza.
Carmen Lomas Garza, Tamalada (Making Tamales), 1990, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Looking for Shapes: Finding Shapes
What shapes do you see?�Can you find any:
Rectangles
Squares
Triangles
Circles
Ovals
Carmen Lomas Garza, Tamalada (Making Tamales), 1990, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Looking for Shapes: Finding A Rectangle
I see a rectangle! �The window is the shape of a rectangle.
Carmen Lomas Garza, Tamalada (Making Tamales), 1990, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Looking for Shapes: How Many Shapes?
How many shapes can you find?
How many Rectangles?
How many Squares?
How many Triangles?
How many Circles?
How many Ovals?
Carmen Lomas Garza, Tamalada (Making Tamales), 1990, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Shape and Color Walk
In this lesson, you will:
You will need:
A piece of paper
Drawing tools with color
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Shape and Color Walk: Finding Shapes
What shapes will you find?
You might find shapes that you know the names of.
Or you might find organic shapes that have bumpy or wavy edges.�
Shape and Color Walk: What Do I See In My House? 1
Look for some shapes in your house. What color are the shapes you found?
What did the artist find?
A brown rectangle baking pan.
A green square on the tile.
She drew these on �her paper.
Shape and Color Walk: What Else Do I See In My House? 2
What else?
A triangle from a table.
A blue circle on a basket.
She added all these shapes and colors �to her drawings.
Now it’s your turn! �What will you find?
Shape and Color Walk: Drawing 3
Draw all of the shapes that you found in your home using different colors.
Shape and Color Walk: Reflection
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What lines and shapes did you draw? Draw them in the air with your finger.
Where did you draw them on your paper? �Use these words: (next to, above or on top of, below or underneath)
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