Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1 60 minutes Printouts of Cy Twombly's artworks, pencils, paper Introduce Cy Twombly and his famous artwork "Untitled (New York City)". Show and discuss images of his other works. Discuss the art medium Cy Twombly is best known for - scribble art. Demonstrate how to create a scribble artwork inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Pupils share their scribble artworks and discuss what elements they see that resemble "Untitled (New York City)". Assess pupils' understanding of Cy Twombly and their ability to create scribble artworks.
Lesson 2 60 minutes Large sheets of paper, paintbrushes, paint (preferably acrylic), water cups, printouts of "Untitled (New York City)" Recap the previous lesson and remind pupils of "Untitled (New York City)". Discuss the use of paint as a medium in Twombly's artwork. Guide pupils in creating their own painting inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Encourage them to use large brush strokes and vibrant colors. Pupils share their paintings and explain the elements they incorporated from "Untitled (New York City)". Display the artworks in a gallery-like setting. Assess pupils' ability to use paint as a medium and their understanding of incorporating elements from a famous artwork into their own.
Lesson 3 60 minutes Printouts of images inspired by "Untitled (New York City)", pencils, paper Show pupils a variety of original images inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Discuss what elements make these images inspired by the artwork. Guide pupils in creating their own original image inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Encourage them to experiment with lines, shapes, and colors. Pupils share their original images and explain the elements they incorporated from "Untitled (New York City)". Discuss the similarities and differences among the images. Assess pupils' understanding of what makes an image inspired by "Untitled (New York City)" and their ability to create original artworks.
Lesson 4 60 minutes Cardboard, string, glue, scissors, printouts of "Untitled (New York City)" Introduce the concept of creating a 3D artwork inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Show examples of 3D artworks made from different materials. Guide pupils in creating their own 3D artwork using cardboard, string, and glue. Encourage them to think about the shapes and lines in the original artwork. Pupils present their 3D artworks and explain how they represent "Untitled (New York City)". Discuss the different interpretations and creativity shown. Assess pupils' ability to create a 3D artwork inspired by "Untitled (New York City)" and their presentation skills.
Lesson 5 60 minutes Printouts of "Untitled (New York City)", colored pencils, markers, crayons Remind pupils of "Untitled (New York City)" and its features. Discuss the use of colors and shapes in the artwork. Guide pupils in creating a collage inspired by "Untitled (New York City)" using colored pencils, markers, and crayons. Encourage them to experiment with different textures and patterns. Pupils share their collages and discuss how they represent "Untitled (New York City)". Display the collages in a visually appealing arrangement. Assess pupils' ability to create a collage inspired by "Untitled (New York City)" and their understanding of using colors and shapes effectively.
Lesson 6 60 minutes Cameras or smartphones with camera functions, printouts of "Untitled (New York City)" Introduce the concept of photography as an art form. Show images of famous photographers and discuss their styles. Guide pupils in taking photographs inspired by "Untitled (New York City)". Encourage them to focus on capturing lines, shapes, and textures in their surroundings. Pupils share their photographs and explain how they relate to "Untitled (New York City)". Discuss the different perspectives and compositions captured. Assess pupils' ability to take photographs inspired by "Untitled (New York City)" and their understanding of composition in photography.