4th Grade: Arizona Landscapes

Back in January and into February, 4th Grade students completed a unit on the Arizona Landscape. They learned about the plant life of the desert and how to draw them. They also learned about the Element of Art space. Students learned that an important part of learning to draw or paint a landscape is understanding how to create the illusion of space. They learned about atmospheric perspective to create this illusion through using cool and warm colors.  Each student set up an asymmetrical composition using foreground, middle ground, and background. My favorite part of this project is seeing how beautifully each student painted their sunsets. I am confident that each student gained a new appreciation for the beautify of this desert we call home.

3rd Grade: Viking Knotwork

Back in February, third grade artists completed a very challenging unit on art of the Viking Age. After the students had spent some time in their home rooms learning about the history and lives of the Vikings, they spent some time in art class taking a closer look at the art of the Vikings. Viking art was very important for the power that certain symbols and designs carried. These symbols were often created in a style called Knotwork (also a style practice by other cultures of Northern Eaurope at the time). Students first learned the basic steps of creating an intricate Knotwork design and then created a finished work of art on their own. This project was not an easy one and took a long time. But these little scholars persevered and managed to succeed. Take a look at some of their impressive creations!