Radial Symmetry Tile Prints
Students learned about how radial symmetry can be used as a well-balanced design feature in a variety of different kinds of artworks. Specifically, they focused on radial symmetry as it is used in tile artwork around the world in places like Portugal and the middle east. They used these designs as inspiration to create their own radially symmetrical composition. First, they created 1/8th of what would become their full design and then used a graphite transfer technique to copy it symmetrically onto a square paper. This design would then be engraved onto Styrofoam and used in a printmaking process to make many copies of the design. Students finally selected their 4 best prints and arranged them in a radially symmetrical fashion around a central point and framed these with one or more sheets of colored paper to make them look awesome.
This was a fun and challenging project, and students really stepped up their art game by practicing to repeat and refine their printmaking technique, making little adjustments with each print. The magic of the "reveal moment" was very satisfying. Check out these up-close photos of some of the final projects.
Nice work, 4th grade!
This was a fun and challenging project, and students really stepped up their art game by practicing to repeat and refine their printmaking technique, making little adjustments with each print. The magic of the "reveal moment" was very satisfying. Check out these up-close photos of some of the final projects.
Nice work, 4th grade!
Pop Art Color Theory Flowers
Students learned about the Pop Art movement of the 1950's and Andy Warhol, a Pop Artist who grew up right here in the Pittsburgh region! They looked at his sunflower paintings and used this and some color wheel knowledge to make their own sunflowers. They used tints (color + white) and shades (color + black) and complementary colors (colors that are opposite from each other on the color wheel and make each other POP!) Even if they didn't all get finished, they still look amazing together! Nice job!