We are continuing with our line work and exploring abstract composition. In session 2 I introduced a new project that centers on understanding the cultural celebration and traditions surrounding el dias de los muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Students read handout information that offered a brief introduction, and shared one fact per table with the class. We looked at the symbol for this culturally connected event, the sugar skull, and discussed its historic origin with the Aztec culture. Students begin to design their own paper sugar skull, first creating the skull shape/form, making a pattern, tracing on to their finish paper and then adding details such as flowers, patterns and geometric designs. First work is done in pencil then 2 types of sharpies are available.
In Session 3 we built on the previous information and materials, now refining the designs students adding stylized skeleton bodies to give the sugar skulls a "bobble head" look. And last using special embellishments such as feathers, sequins and glitter the students the paper sugar skulls really came ALIVE on the paper.
Such a fun project with lots of room for personal expression and high student success.
No comments:
Post a Comment