Lesson 1
Time: 45 minutes Resources: Images of Mainie Jellett's "Composition" Introduction: Introduce Mainie Jellett and her famous work, "Composition." Discuss the use of geometric shapes and bold colors in her painting. Development: Show images of "Composition" and discuss its characteristics with the students. Encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings about the artwork. Conclusion: Summarize the key points about Mainie Jellett and "Composition." Assessment: Ask students to draw or write one thing they found interesting about Mainie Jellett's work. |
Lesson 2
Time: 1 hour Resources: Paper, paint, brushes Introduction: Review Mainie Jellett and "Composition." Introduce the main art medium she is known for - painting. Development: Provide students with paint and brushes to create their own abstract paintings inspired by "Composition." Encourage experimentation with colors and shapes. Conclusion: Discuss the students' artworks and what they enjoyed about working with paint. Assessment: Observe students' engagement and creativity during the painting activity. |
Lesson 3
Time: 45 minutes Resources: Paper, pencils, colored pencils Introduction: Show an original image inspired by "Composition." Discuss what elements make it inspired by Jellett's work. Development: Have students create their own drawings inspired by "Composition," focusing on geometric shapes and bold colors. Conclusion: Allow students to share their drawings with the class and explain their inspiration. Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding of how to incorporate Jellett's style into their own artwork. |
Lesson 4
Time: 1 hour Resources: Students' paintings from Lesson 2, display area Introduction: Review the students' paintings inspired by "Composition." Development: Create an exhibition-style display of the students' paintings. Allow them to present their work to their classmates. Conclusion: Discuss the different interpretations and styles seen in the students' paintings. Assessment: Assess students' ability to communicate their artistic choices and interpretations to others. |