Self-Start:
Use colored pencils to decorate your folder.
Self Portrait: Cultural Traditions!
4th Grade, Unit 3
Art Element Focus: Shape
Objective:
I can draw a self-portrait representing my culture.
Warm Up: Look at Face Portraits!
Look at the faces of these children. What shapes do you see? What shapes do you notice for their hair or head coverings?
Explore: The Element of Shape
Shapes can be organic (natural looking) or geometric (more regular edges). These artists used both kinds in their art!
Color Study. Squares with Concentric Circles
1913, Watercolor, gouache and crayon on paper
9.4 × 12.4" (23.8 × 31.4 cm)
Munich, The Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus
https://www.wassilykandinsky.net/work-370.php
Henri Matisse, Les Codomas, 1943. Gouache on paper, cut and pasted, mounted on canvas https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/1429?slideshow=29&slide=4
Title: Stained glass windows at Tudeley, Artist: Marc Chagall, Date: 1967-85, Artwork Materials: Stained Glass, Commissioned: Sir Henry and Lady d'Avigdor-Goldsmid Location: All Saints Church, Tudeley,
https://www.artandchristianity.org/marc-chagall-stained-glass-windows-at-tudeley
Explore: The Element of Shape
You need paper, a pencil, a sharpie, and coloring supplies. Think of something you like to do with other people. Draw a shape that represents that activity. This activity is part of your culture!
I chose hiking, so I drew the organic shape of mountains.
Explore: The Element of Shape
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Explore: The Element of Shape
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Explore: The Element of Shape
Fill your hearts with things that you like!
Put a design or color in the background!
Remember to sign your name!
Create:
Cultural Self Portrait
Guided Project
Supplies Needed:
-Pencil
-Paper
-Coloring supplies
Make the hair look like yours!
Write your name in the lower right corner!
Color and add details! Include things that are important to you and your family!
Creative Response:
Self-Portrait Drawing
Independent Project
Supplies Needed:
-Pencil
-Paper
-Coloring supplies
Creative Response
We have looked at different face images. We talked about using shape. We drew a cultural self-portrait together. Now, you will draw a self-portrait on your own! You can look at these pictures for reference. This time, you can add whatever details you want! See mine on the next slide.
About 15 minutes
Creative Response Example
I drew a self portrait of me dreaming of water, sun and rainbows!
Remember to sign your name.
Thank you for completing Unit 3!