Current 6th Grade Project
PABLO PICASSO STYLE SELF-PORTRAIT
We are going to begin the trimester with a Pablo Picasso Style Self-Portrait portfolio project.
- Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~ Pablo Picasso
Click on the following link to learn more about the Father of Cubism, Pablo Picasso: http://www.picasso.fr/us/picasso_page_index.php
Create your own Picasso style head at: http://www.picassohead.com/
Paint your own Picasso at: http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/Games-And-Activities.cvsp?Game=Picasso
Picasso biography and word search worksheet:
http://makingartfun.com/htm/f-maf-art-library/pablo-picasso-biography.htm
http://makingartfun.com/pdf/picasso-word-search-worksheet.pdf
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CLAY HEADS
The objective of this project is to create a sculptural work of art in clay. Clay heads with exaggerated features will be the subject matter.
PAPER MACHE ALEBRIJES
Our next project will be a whimsical Paper Mache Sculpture using the folk art craftsmen of Oaxaca, Mexico as our inspiration.
Powerpoint presentation introducing project:
Links to Oaxacan Wood Sculptures:
http://www.oaxacanwoodcarving.com/gallery.html
http://www.oaxacafinecarvings.com/
http://www.solmarimports.com/cgi/shop/search.cgi?category=Oaxacan%20Woodcarvings
