Lesson 1: Introduction to Louise Bourgeois and Spider
Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Images of Louise Bourgeois' Spider sculpture, paper, pencils, colors Introduction: Introduce Louise Bourgeois and her famous sculpture Spider to the class. Development: Discuss the inspiration behind Spider and its significance in Bourgeois' work. Conclusion: Ask students what they find interesting about Spider and how it makes them feel. Assessment: Observe class participation and engagement in discussion. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Art Mediums with Spider
Time allocation: 60 minutes Resources needed: Clay, wire, paint, brushes, reference images of Spider Introduction: Discuss the art medium Louise Bourgeois is known for and its significance in her work. Development: Allow students to experiment with the art medium to create their own Spider-inspired sculptures. Conclusion: Encourage students to share their creations and discuss the challenges and successes they faced. Assessment: Evaluate students' ability to manipulate the art medium and creativity in their sculptures. |
Lesson 3: Creating Original Spider-Inspired Art
Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Paper, colors, brushes, Spider images Introduction: Show original Spider-inspired images and discuss what elements make them inspired by the sculpture. Development: Guide students in creating their own original Spider-inspired artwork using different techniques. Conclusion: Have students share their artwork with the class and explain their creative choices. Assessment: Assess the creativity and originality of students' artwork. |
Lesson 4: Painting Inspired by Spider
Time allocation: 60 minutes Resources needed: Canvas or paper, paint, brushes, Spider images Introduction: Introduce the concept of painting inspired by Louise Bourgeois' Spider sculpture. Development: Allow students to create their own paintings inspired by Spider using colors and textures. Conclusion: Facilitate a gallery walk where students can display and discuss their paintings with their peers. Assessment: Evaluate the use of colors, textures, and overall creativity in students' paintings. |
Lesson 5: Sharing Artwork in an Interesting Way
Time allocation: 30 minutes Resources needed: Classroom space for display, art supplies for presentation Introduction: Discuss different ways to present artwork in an engaging manner. Development: Allow students to choose how they want to present their Spider-inspired artworks creatively. Conclusion: Have students present their artwork to the class using their chosen method. Assessment: Evaluate the creativity and effectiveness of students' presentation methods. |
Lesson 6: Reflection and Discussion
Time allocation: 30 minutes Resources needed: Paper, pencils Introduction: Reflect on the learning journey with Louise Bourgeois and Spider. Development: Lead a discussion on what students have learned and how they can apply it to their own art. Conclusion: Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the lessons. Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding of Louise Bourgeois' work and their ability to apply it to their own art. |