Submitted by: Tara Lightle,
Cedar Hills Elementary, Overland Park, Kansas
UNIT: Matisse - Mixed Media
Lesson: Style Myself Matisse! Self Portrait collage with
painting
Grade Level: Elementary (examples are 3rd grade)
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Objectives: Students
will:
Materials:
- explore Matisse's art
- identify characteristics of
Matisse's style
- create a portrait using
identified characteristics of his work
Essential Questions:
What is Matisse's style?
In what media did Matisse work? |
18"
x 24" white paper
12" x 9" construction paper (cut a variety of
colors) each student needs 2 pieces
pencils
glue, scissors
colored chalk
oil pastels
black paint
brushes (optional: Mirrors) |
Resources:
Video: "Dropping in on Matisse"
(Crystal Productions 1-800-255-8629 or Art Video World
1-800-644-3429)
Matisse Portraits by John Klein (for
teacher reference)
Examples of Matisse portraits and collage
work (many good ones can be found on line)
Matisse
Internet sources
Motivation/Instruction:
Ask students if they have a style? Do they
have certain things they like to wear? Music they like to listen
to? Way that they like to talk? All of these things and many more
make them uniquely them! If we really get to know you we might
even be able to guess what you like and what you don't, because we
would know what is more your style.
Just like they do, artists have style. We are going to study the
style of one very famous and unique artist his name is Henri
Matisse. (Introduce Matisse- through book or video and or prints.)
Talk to them about what they think Matisse likes best in his
pictures.
To make sure that students are thinking about each characteristic
of Matisse, I don't give them all the directions all at once.
Studio Procedures:
Day 1: First, I will have them pick out two pieces of
colored paper and the larger white paper. I will instruct them to
think about the pictures they have seen and cut out LARGE shapes.
But before they begin give them one last challenge! Tell them they
must glue down all the paper. No scraps should be thrown away.
Also show them how to glue things down
well. (Matisse characteristic - biomorphic and geometric shapes -
cut paper collage)
I would only give them about 10 minutes for this, then we get out
our pencils. Tell them they are going to be drawing a portrait of
themselves (or a classmate if you prefer). Matisse studied many
different types of art. He could paint realistic or
abstract. Talk the class through proportions of the face.
(characteristic: Painted portraits, abstraction)
Day 2: On the second class, students think about what style
is to get warmed up. I ask them what some of the characteristics
are that we have used so far on our pictures. After students are
finished with their drawing (this might spill over from the last
class), then students will add color to the portrait. I caution
them- do not fill in the background with chalk; Matisse liked to
have some white showing.
Day3: The third class, students add oil pastel patterns to
the background. Then the final touch would be to outline major
parts of their picture with black paint. I suggest the face shape
and the hair and nose for sure, but they will need to make a
decision on mouth, eyes and background
Critique student work - compare to the work
of Henri Matisse. What is similar? What is different?
Assessment:
Project:
Matisse Self Portrait Collage/Painting
Name ____________________
Date ___________
Class ___________
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Criteria
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Goal
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Mastery
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3 pts
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Advancing
– 2pts
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Novice –
1 pt
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Score
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Developing
skills at grade level – Shows growth - takes risks to discover
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I
produce high quality, creative work. I show originality
and take risks to learn new.
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Understanding
and application of Art Concepts and lesson objectives
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I
apply all art concepts, especially those stressed for the
project. I solve problems myself.
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Participation
and effort
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I
always participate in class and always use class time well
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Use
and care of Materials
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I
used all materials appropriately with no reminders. I
always clean up
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Behavior
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I
always follow all classroom rules and never cause a
classroom disturbance. I am Always helpful.
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S+=15-11
S=10-6
NI=5-0
Total
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Art
Concept (s):
Matisse painted abstract figures and portraits. In later years
he worked in collage. Matisse's painting often how bold outlines.
Lesson
Objectives:
Students
- explored Matisse's art
- identified characteristics of Matisse's
style
- created a portrait using identified
characteristics of his work
Teacher’s
comments:
Parent
Signature: _________________________________date______________
National Standards: (depends on
your class discussion how much is covered)
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Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes |
2.
Using knowledge of structures and functions |
3.
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols,
and ideas |
5.
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits
of their work and the work of others |
| Students
know the differences between materials, techniques, and
processes |
Students
know the differences among visual characteristics and
purposes of art in order to convey ideas |
Students
explore and understand prospective content for works of art |
Students
understand there are various purposes for creating works of
visual art |
| Students
describe how different materials, techniques, and processes
cause different responses |
Students
describe how different expressive features and
organizational principles cause different responses |
Students
select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to
communicate meaning |
Students
describe how people's experiences influence the development
of specific artworks |
| Students
use different media, techniques, and processes to
communicate ideas, experiences, and stories |
Students
use visual structures and functions of art to communicate
ideas |
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Students
understand there are different responses to specific
artworks |
| Students
use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner |
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