2 sessions; 50 minutes per session

SWBAT identify the impressionistic techniques of the masters.
SWBAT create impressionistic brush strokes.
SWBAT create kirigami flower and origami boats.

1. 9 by 12 mixed media paper
2. tempera paint in blue, turquoise, green, white and yellow
3. A variety of brushes
4. Small white paper plates
5. Origami paper (square) in a variety of colors
6. glue
7. Scissors
8. Patience ;)

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1. Introduce the impressionists and Monet to students using reproductions.
2. Pass out white paper and have each student write their name on the back.
3. Students paint short choppy brush strokes in an impressionistic style using tempera paint in the provided colors.
4. Dry on the drying rack
5. Demonstrate how to create kirigami flowers using paper plates.
6. Demonstrate folding origami sampan boats.
7. Students choose one of the three dimensional objects to glue on their paper.
8. Photograph and rejoice in their masterpieces!

Did the student use impressionistic brush strokes?
Was the student successful in following the directions to make three dimensional flowers and boats?
Did the student use their time and materials safely, properly and wisely?

Flower tutorial:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/04/friday-flowers-paper-plate-magnolias.html
Origami boat tutorial:
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-sampan.html

I had the students make both and then choose which one to include on their impressionistic water.

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses

[K-4] Students know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art in order to convey ideas

[K-4] Students describe how different expressive features and organizational principles cause different responses

[5-8] Students use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks

[K-4] Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures

[5-8] Students know and compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures

Claude Monet

Impressionism

Movement

Mixed Media, Painting, Paper