Pre-K, Giotto, Special Helpers and Sheep

The Pre-K classes were introduced to Giotto, our Artist for the month of October. I read them the following book: 

Pre-K classes were also introduced to two special helpers, my grandmothers, ages 84 & 90, that came to help teach Art that day.

Pre-K classes learning how to draw sheep:

Implementing curves (5 elements of shape) to make sheep and other things:

Giotto and SPACE

In our study of Giotto this month, students have focused on SPACE, one of God's elements of design in creation.  Since we are dealing with a 2-dimensional piece of paper, we need to create the illusion of space (depth) on our paper.

Classes have been learning of some specific ways we can create depth (space) on a flat 2-dimentional piece of paper.  They are:

• Overlapping - when an object(s) are drawn in front or behind other objects.



• Placement and size of the objects drawn.  (Foreground, middle ground and background in a landscape)

• 5th through 8th Grades - 1 & 2 point PERSPECTIVE        

-

Artist of the Month - October

Giotto di Bondone

Short Name: Giotto

Date of Birth: 1266

Date of Death: 1337

Focus: Paintings

Mediums: Tempera, Wood

Subjects: Figure, Landscapes, Scenery

Art Movement: Renaissance

Hometown: Florence, Italy