This lesson was adapted from a lesson in the magazine Arts and Activities. Third graders learned about the intricate artwork in the dragon used in the Chinese dragon dance. Next, they cut out a colorful dragon head and body, adding patterns of cut paper for symmetrical designs. Finally, crepe paper was added for a tail.
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Each year in art we focus on a country or culture for a full unit of social studies art integration. This year, students studied the art, music and cultural traditions of Japan. We kicked off the unit by watching a Powerpoint showing some of the art styles and techniques of Asian art including silk screen and scroll painting, woodblock carving and types of traditional clothing such as kimonos. The following week, students learned about ancient Japanese kabuki theater and watched a Youtube video showing the elaborate costumes and amazing masks used by the actors. Then students painted kimonos using watercolors and adding wallpaper sashes and details. Upper el students made pop out masks adding brocade, streamers, curtain fabric and other odds and ends to finish them off.
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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