Students learned about the architecture of Mykonos and Santorini. These Greek Islands are recognized by the stark white buildings with splashes of red and blue color on the roofs, windows, and doorways. Houses were built very close together as protection from pirates and the strong wind. Buildings were painted white to keep cool from the high temperatures of summer. Students used watercolor pencils to create their Cycladic Island paintings.
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THE PLAN
1. Students learn the the history and architecture of Mykonos and Santorini Islands.
2. Students will demonstrate the use of watercolor pencils through the creation of their own landscape paintings.
3. Students are introduced to depth and proportion and attempt to depict those concepts in their buildings
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teacher-made PowerPoint
1. Introduce the history and architecture of the Greek Isles through a teacher-made PowerPoint highlighting Mykonos and Santorini Islands.
2. Point out that the buildings were built very close together as protection from pirates and the strong wind, the buildings were painted white to keep cool from the high temperatures of summer, and splashes of red and blue color were painted on the roofs, windows, and doorways.
3. Demonstrate watercolor pencil technique and drawing depth and proportion.
4. Students use a pencil to draw their Greek Island landscape and then use watercolor pencils to apply color. Remind students to keep their buildings white.
Discussion Question:
How have other cultures around the world built their homes in response to their surroundings?
THE STANDARDS
Visual Arts Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes
Visual Arts Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions
[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas
Visual Arts Standard 4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
[K-4] Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures
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