Lesson 1
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Pictures of Hokusai's works, projector or computer for displaying images, paper, pencils, coloring materials Introduction: Show pictures of Hokusai's works and briefly explain who he was and his most famous work, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Development: Discuss the main art medium Hokusai is best known for, which is woodblock printing. Show examples of woodblock prints and explain the process. Allow students to ask questions and discuss their observations. Conclusion: Recap the main points discussed and have a short discussion about what the students learned. Assign a small homework task to research more about Hokusai and his works. Assessment: Observe students' engagement and participation during the discussion.
Lesson 2
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Pictures of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, art supplies such as watercolors, brushes, and paper Introduction: Recap the previous lesson and briefly discuss The Great Wave off Kanagawa as the main inspiration for this lesson. Development: Demonstrate and explain the techniques used in The Great Wave off Kanagawa, such as the use of perspective, color, and brush strokes. Provide students with art supplies and guide them in creating their own painting inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Conclusion: Allow students to share their artworks with the class. Encourage them to explain their inspiration and the techniques they used. Assessment: Assess students' understanding of the techniques used in the painting and their ability to apply them in their own work.
Lesson 3
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Pictures of original artworks inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa, art supplies, paper Introduction: Display pictures of original artworks inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa and discuss what makes them inspired by the original painting. Development: Guide students in examining the elements and techniques used in the original painting and how they have been incorporated in the other artworks. Encourage students to share their observations and thoughts. Conclusion: Discuss as a class what elements and techniques the students found most interesting and effective in the original painting and the other artworks. Assessment: Assess students' ability to analyze and discuss the elements and techniques used in the original painting and the other artworks.
Lesson 4
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Student artworks from Lesson 2, art supplies, paper Introduction: Recap the previous lessons and remind students of their own artworks inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Development: Provide students with an opportunity to present their artworks in an interesting way, such as through a mini art exhibition or by creating a collaborative display. Allow students to explain their inspiration and the techniques they used. Conclusion: Reflect as a class on the different presentations and discuss what the students learned from each other's artworks. Assessment: Assess students' ability to present their artworks and explain their inspiration and techniques used.
Lesson 5
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Hokusai's biography, art supplies, paper Introduction: Read aloud a simplified biography of Hokusai and discuss his life and contributions to the art world. Development: Guide students in a discussion about the impact of Hokusai's work and how it has influenced other artists. Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions. Conclusion: Summarize the key points discussed and have a class discussion about the importance of studying and appreciating different art styles and artists. Assessment: Assess students' engagement and participation during the discussion.
Lesson 6
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Art supplies, paper Introduction: Recap the previous lessons and encourage students to reflect on what they have learned about Hokusai and The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Development: Allow students to create a final artwork of their choice, incorporating elements and techniques they have learned from Hokusai's work. Encourage students to be creative and express their own ideas. Conclusion: Provide students with an opportunity to share their final artworks with the class. Allow them to explain their inspiration and the techniques they used. Assessment: Assess students' ability to apply the elements and techniques learned from Hokusai's work in their final artwork.