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Emphasizing Prints Lesson PlanEmphasizing Prints Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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7th - 8th
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Emphasizing Prints

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Focus on how an artist creates emphasis on certain areas of a work with an examination of several works of art and a printmaking project. Follow the discussion suggestions and step-by-step printmaking instructions to successfully complete the plan.

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principles of design, design, printmaking

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printmaking, albrecht durer, principles of design, emphasis, visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create your own slide show of the three most important pieces of art so that learners can view the work in more detail

Classroom Considerations

  • Make sure your class is familiar with the principles of design, in particular emphasis, before this project

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