This can be used to introduce the Mona Lisa to students, as a filler projects, etc. I used it as a filler project that assessed creativity and craftsmanship. My students already know a little about the Mona Lisa since I use the "sit like the Mona Lisa" prompt in class, but I gave them some interesting facts about the Mona Lisa:
-In 1956, someone threw acid at the bottom of the painting and in the same year, another person threw a rock at her and damaged the paint by her elbow.
-The Mona Lisa is housed in a special case that is made with bullet-proof glass. It is also in a room that is climate controlled. All of these precautions to keep the Mona Lisa safe cost over 7 million dollars to create.
-The Mona Lisa is considered priceless and therefore, cannot be insured.
THE STANDARDS
Visual Arts Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes
[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Visual Arts Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions
[K-4] Students know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art in order to convey ideas
[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas
Visual Arts Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art
Visual Arts Standard 4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
[K-4] Students identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, and places
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