ART OF INDIA During the 2004 -2005 school year, students explored the art and culture of India. They learned about traditional arts and crafts, costume, and architecture along with important animals of India. The Art show displayed their art along with arts and crafts of India. Students and parents were treated with a buffet of traditional Indian foods. Fourth graders made the posters for this exhibit. Below is a sampling of projects. click for larger image Students learned about traditional costume and architectural decoration.   Elephants are very important animals in India. This fifth grade elephants are displayed on oil pastel rugs Click for larger image.  First grade prints are accented with patterned borders. Fourth graders wove blankets for their oil pastel elephants. Torn paper Bengal tigers Fourth grade watercolor crayon resist Bengal tigers   Metallic Oil Pastels Peacocks Cut paper owls and peacock Paisley Scarf - Fifth Grade Prints Click for larger image                     Taj Mahal pencil drawings click for larger image.          Students used markers to create Mehndi hand designs Click images for larger views - First grade banner design, Divali lamps and floor design KRESSEN HOME PAGE - ART OF JAPAN   SEE WORK INSPIRED BY FAVORITE ARTISTS