Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
45 minutes |
Printed images of Harry Clarke's artwork, whiteboard, markers |
Introduce Harry Clarke and his most famous work, The Eve of St. Agnes. Show printed images of his artwork and briefly discuss his unique style and techniques. |
Engage students in a class discussion about what they notice in Clarke's artwork. Encourage them to share their thoughts and observations. |
Summarize the key points discussed in the class and emphasize the importance of appreciating and learning from the works of famous artists like Harry Clarke. |
Observe students' active participation during the discussion. |
Lesson 2 |
60 minutes |
Art supplies (e.g., watercolors, brushes, paper, mixing palettes) |
Review Harry Clarke's main art medium - stained glass. Show examples of stained glass windows created by Clarke. |
Guide students in creating their own stained glass-inspired artwork using The Eve of St. Agnes as inspiration. Encourage them to experiment with colors and patterns. |
Allow students to share their finished artwork with the class. Discuss the different approaches they took and what they learned from the process. |
Assess students' ability to apply stained glass techniques and their creativity in their artwork. |
Lesson 3 |
45 minutes |
Printed original image inspired by The Eve of St. Agnes |
Show the printed original image inspired by The Eve of St. Agnes. Discuss with students what elements make it inspired by Clarke's artwork. |
Engage students in a hands-on activity where they create a collage using various materials (e.g., paper, fabric, beads) to represent elements from The Eve of St. Agnes. |
Allow students to share their collages with the class. Encourage them to explain their choices and how they incorporated inspiration from Clarke's artwork. |
Assess students' understanding of the elements that make an artwork inspired by The Eve of St. Agnes through their collages. |
Lesson 4 |
60 minutes |
Art supplies (e.g., acrylic paints, brushes, canvas or sturdy paper) |
Review The Eve of St. Agnes and its significance. Discuss the emotions and atmosphere portrayed in the painting. |
Guide students in creating their own paintings inspired by The Eve of St. Agnes. Encourage them to consider color choices, composition, and mood. |
Arrange a mini art exhibition where students can display their paintings. Allow them to present their artwork to their classmates, explaining their inspiration and artistic decisions. |
Assess students' ability to create a painting inspired by The Eve of St. Agnes and their ability to articulate their artistic choices during the presentation. |
Lesson 5 |
45 minutes |
Art supplies (e.g., scissors, glue, construction paper), printed images of The Eve of St. Agnes |
Review The Eve of St. Agnes and discuss its key elements and themes. |
Guide students in creating a pop-up card or diorama featuring a scene from The Eve of St. Agnes. Encourage them to include elements that capture the essence of the painting. |
Allow students to share their pop-up cards or dioramas with the class. Discuss the scenes they chose and the techniques they used to create depth and dimension. |
Assess students' ability to create a pop-up card or diorama that represents a scene from The Eve of St. Agnes and their attention to detail. |
Lesson 6 |
60 minutes |
Art supplies (e.g., markers, colored pencils, paper), printed images of Harry Clarke's artwork |
Review Harry Clarke's artwork and his unique style. |
Guide students in creating their own illustrations in the style of Harry Clarke. Encourage them to incorporate intricate details and use vibrant colors. |
Allow students to share their illustrations with the class. Discuss the elements they included that are reminiscent of Harry Clarke's style. |
Assess students' ability to create an illustration in the style of Harry Clarke and their attention to detail and use of color. |