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Identifying Characteristics of Renaissance Art

This collection will teach you about how Renaissance artists changed the style and focus of art in the period between 1300 and 1600 CE. When you are done, you should be able to thoroughly answer the question: How did the art of the Renaissance reflect the new emphasis on humanism and science?<br /> <br /> First, review the painting, Raphael's School of Athens, and learn about the new techniques used.<br /> Then study the additional works in the collection and try to use them as examples of the different techniques. Some of the works are from the Renaissance period and others are more modern interpretations. A worksheet is included at the end of this collection to record your work. <br /> Finally, test your knowledge with a quick quiz. Use your worksheet to help!
Robin McLaurin
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science in art

Robin McLaurin
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Art and Exercise: Jackson Pollock and Zumba

<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p> <p>Students will learn that exercise changes how they feel, and how they feel can change what they are able to do. While learning about Zumba, students will make Jackson Pollock inspired artwork. </p> <p><strong>Essential Questions: </strong> </p> <p>How can exercise change the way we feel? What kind of art can we make when we are energized? What can we do to feel more energized during the day?  </p> <p><strong>Art Standards:</strong> </p> <p><span class="forHighlight">VA:Cr1.1.Pk<span class="row-child"> - Engage in self-directed <span class="highlight">play</span> with <span class="highlight">materials</span>. </span></span></p> <p><span class="forHighlight">VA:Cn10.1.Pk <span class="row-child">-  Explore the world using descriptive and expressive words and <span class="highlight">art</span>-making.</span></span></p> <p>Day 1:</p> <p>Materials: butcher paper taped to tables, crayons</p> <p>Students look at images of Jackson Pollock in his studio. Students participate in See Think Wonder thinking routine. Emphasis on what Jackson Pollock does with his body to make art. I wonder, do you think that he could make this artwork if he was really sleepy? What can we do to feel more energized. Participate in Zumba video. Demo how to draw collaboratively on tables covered with butcher paper using crayons. Transition to tables with butcher paper for large collaborative drawings. </p> <p>Day 2:</p> <p>Materials: butcher paper taped to tables, crayons</p> <p>Students review images of Jackson Pollock in his studio. What is Jackson Pollock doing to get these drippy lines? Is he splashing all over the place? Let's watch a video of Jackson Pollock working! How do we look and sound when we watch a video? See think wonder thinking routine. Is he just smashing everywhere or is he making sure to hit the canvas? Is he painting directly on the canvas or is the paint falling through the air? Participate in Zumba video. Have one student demonstrate how to draw collaboratively on tables covered with butcher paper using crayons. Transition to tables with butcher paper for large collaborative drawings. </p> <p>Day 3:</p> <p>Materials: Play dough, trays, paint in cups, canvas on floor, aprons, sticks and brushes, drop cloth/plastic to protect the floor</p> <p>Look closely at examples of Jackson Pollock artwork. Participate in See, Think, Wonder routine. Emphasize that Jackson Pollock painted drips, not his house or his mom. Today we are going to paint just like Jackson Pollock, but first we need to make sure we aren't too sleepy to do it. Participate in Zumba video. How do we use play dough? Some children will use play dough and some will paint like Jackson Pollock. Everyone will do both, but maybe not today. Thumbs up if you understand. Transition to tables some children use play dough and some work with the teacher to paint like Jackson Pollock on the floor. Transition to carpet. What did you notice when you were painting like Jackson Pollock? What would have happened if we were really sleepy? What did we do to get energized?</p> <p>(this may take more than one class to complete)</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Zumba, sand, energized, paint, Jackson Pollock, Two Rivers </p> <p>#LearnWithTR</p>
Robin McLaurin
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Irish Music

<p>This collection includes a wide range of Irish contemporary and traditional music in the Smithsonian collections, with two lesson plans for grades 3-5 from the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.</p><p>#SmithsonianMusic<br /></p>
Robin McLaurin
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Pocahontas: Comparing and Contrasting Portrayals

<p>In this collection, we explore various portrayals of Pocahontas over 400 years. Students can compare and contrast two or more artistic renderings of Pocahontas, using the provided strategies and historical context with guidance from the teacher. By using portraits of the same sitter by different artists, students consider historical accuracy and changing cultural and historical perspectives. <br /></p> <p>This collection was adapted from National Portrait Gallery educator, Briana White's collection, "<a href="https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/compare-and-contrast-looking-strategy-learning-to-look-with-the-national-portrait-gallery/6y56a5fBegm4Ttor#r" target="_blank">Compare and Contrast Looking Strategy: Learning to Look with the National Portrait Gallery</a> " and supplemented with the National Museum of the American Indian's<em> <a href="https://nmai.si.edu/americans/#stories/queen-of-america" target="_blank">Americans</a></em> online exhibition. Sources for the approach include Compare and Contrast, the National Portrait Gallery's Reading Portraiture Guide and Project Zero's Artful Thinking Routines. </p> <p>#historicalthinking</p> <p><br /></p>
Robin McLaurin
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