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Picasso's Three Musicians

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This lesson has students read or be read a book about Picasso and the technique of Cubism. They are shown a sample of what they are doing to be doing and discuss the drawing process. Using a photo of a musical instrument, they sketch it in cubistic style.

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2nd - 5th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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