To fit in with a classroom topic of Community, in the Art room we looked at the physical community made up of streets, houses, schools, shops and other services. Materials: Grey strips of cover paper (for streets) A3 cover paper for background (white or coloured) Coloured squares and triangles (pre-cut -for houses etc.) Small figure … Continue reading Me in My Community ~ Prep
Aboriginal /Indigenous art was used as inspiration to make an artwork of the local area using Google Maps for the structural lines and shapes. Australian Aboriginal people have a strong connection with the land, sky and waterways, creation and dreaming stories. The history of their ancestors and creator spirits are passed down through song, dance … Continue reading Maps of Local area inspired by Indigenous art ~Year 4
Mondrian Map This art lesson is a good for Foundation students early in the year. It fits in well with themes of 'Community' or 'My Neighbourhood' when these Mondrian artworks can be interpreted like a map with the lines being streets and the coloured shapes being places on the map like houses. It introduces the … Continue reading Mondrian Map- Foundation Art Lesson
