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. |