Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
60 minutes |
Printed images of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, white paper, pencils, colored pencils |
Introduce Georges Seurat and his famous artwork, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Show printed images to the students. |
Discuss the artwork, its style, and techniques used by Seurat. Encourage students to share their thoughts and observations. |
Ask students to create a quick sketch of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte using pencils and colored pencils. |
Assess students' understanding of Seurat's artwork and their ability to observe and sketch details. |
Lesson 2 |
60 minutes |
Paintbrushes, watercolor paints, watercolor paper, printed images of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte |
Remind students about Seurat and his use of pointillism. Show printed images as inspiration. |
Provide students with watercolor paints and watercolor paper. Instruct them to create their own pointillism artwork inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. |
Allow students to share their finished artworks with the class. Discuss their color choices and the overall effect of pointillism. |
Assess students' ability to experiment with pointillism using watercolor paints and their creativity in creating their own artwork. |
Lesson 3 |
60 minutes |
Colored construction paper, scissors, glue, printed images of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, various magazines or art materials |
Show printed images of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and an original artwork inspired by it. |
Discuss what makes the original artwork inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Encourage students to identify the elements from Seurat's artwork. |
Provide students with colored construction paper, scissors, glue, and various art materials. Instruct them to create their own original artwork inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. |
Assess students' understanding of what makes an artwork inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and their ability to create their own original piece using different materials. |
Lesson 4 |
60 minutes |
Paint, paintbrushes, canvas or sturdy paper, printed images of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte |
Review A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and the students' previous artworks. |
Instruct students to create their own painting inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte using paint and canvas or sturdy paper. |
Provide an opportunity for students to share their finished paintings in a creative way, such as setting up an art gallery or creating a collaborative mural. |
Assess students' ability to create their own painting inspired by A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and their participation in sharing their work in an interesting way. |