Still
Lifes Showing Emotions
4th
Grade
A still life (plural: still
lifes) is a work of art depicting
mostly inanimate subject
matter, typically commonplace objects are either natural or man- made.
Before beginning this project, we looked at and
discussed artworks from various time periods and cultures, looking for
similarities and differences. We noticed
that all these artworks were showing objects and that we could classify them as
still lifes. Many had overlapping, a
horizontal surface and value (lights and darks).
We then set up our own still lifes with art
materials and practiced drawing from observation and using shading to show
value.
Before beginning our final artworks, we engaged
in a collaborative activity. Each group
was given two emotions and had the challenge of sorting their abstract
paintings on the continuum. Which
painting feels the most calm? What about
the most stressed?
Conversation Quotes Below
“this one is
brave because it was out there with your work, doing something different”
“it looks joyful
because of the bright colors”
“…it reminds you
of a summer day.”
“the red, white
and blue remind me of our country and being brave”
“the x and black
lines block what’s behind making it seem off limits and scary”
“it’s outgoing
because it has designs, and is crazy like a party”
“hopeful because
it looks like a tunnel with light at the end of the tunnel”
“it’s calm
because of the blending of colors”
For their final artwork, students had the
challenge of applying their understanding of a still life and their discoveries
about how to show emotions to make two images, showing different emotions.
For their final artwork, students had the
challenge of applying their understanding of a still life and their discoveries
about how to show emotions to make two images, showing different emotions.
Students experimented with many techniques and materials
to achieve their desired results.
Students thought of many solutions to this challenge. Check out some of their final artworks!
