While linking in with their topic of The Farm, our Foundation students have been learning all about the Primary Colours this term. A highlight was reading the book 'Planting a Rainbow' by Lois Ehlert. Students thoroughly enjoyed painting and printing symmetrical flowers - there were lots of 'oohs' and 'aahs' during this lesson!
Students also enjoyed exploring Patterns in Nature (organic versus geometric shapes) and collaging barnyard masks.
A highlight was their owl drawings and paintings - inspired by illustrator Terry Denton in his book 'Big Red Hen and the Little Lost Egg'.
Grade 1/2
This term in Art, the Grade 1/2 students have investigated and explored the techniques and style of artist Joan Miro. His use of primary colours and simple lines and shapes was very appealing to the students!
They created some torn paper collages, with thick and thin painted black lines.
Students also explored Miro's use of shapes and symbols in his artwork and experimented themselves with drawing and painting after viewing and discussing his artwork in the book 'Miro's Magical Animals'.
Towards the end of the term, students experimented with magiclay and polystyrene shapes to create a 3D sculpture. Joan Miro created many sculptures as well as paintings - again using simple shapes and forms and mainly using primary colours with a splash of green as well as black. This activity was lots of fun!
Grade 3/4
We have been exploring Pop Art this term in Art - a great tie in with the classroom topic of Media. Students have learned about the artists Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud and Roy Lichtenstein.
Our stomachs were grumbling when we were drawing and painting cakes and sweets inspired by Wayne Thiebaud!
Here are some of our Pop Art donuts - we printed them using cut up pool noodles!
Towards the end of term, we investigated Onomatopoeia and created a paper collage of our chosen word, inspired by the artwork of Lichtenstein (see below) and the graphics in comics and Batman episodes. Photos of these finished pieces to follow.
Grade 5/6
This term, students were inspired by environmental artist Bryant Holsenbeck, who uses recycled materials to make artwork and sculptures. We also drew some inspiration from the Tjanpi Desert Weavers who make wrapped animal sculptures out of natural fibres.
And to complete the term, we looked at the work of Australian artist Pete Cromer. Some students created paper collages inspired by his amazing artwork.
