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.