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Shape and Form in Art ActivityShape and Form in Art Activity
Publisher
Getting to Know
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Year
2005
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Shape and Form in Art

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Introduce youngsters to the important role shape and form play in art with this extensive collection of activities and projects. From teaching first graders how to create mandalas to engaging third and fourth graders in the design of papier-mache masks, a wide range of ideas are offered that will engage elementary students of all ages in deepening their understanding of art.

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Concepts

art techniques, geometric art, geometric shapes, art forms, shapes, painting, Drawing, shapes drawing, sculpture, art vocabulary

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Integrate these activities into the art programs across the elementary grade levels
  • Use some of these activities to create cross-curricular lessons that bring together the subjects of math and art
  • Prior to performing each activity, investigate as a class similar art forms found in other cultures

Classroom Considerations

  • A variety of different materials are required for these art projects, some of which may need to be purchased or prepared by the teacher

Pros

  • A glossary with definitions of key art vocabulary is included with the resource
  • Art activities are organized by grade level
  • A list of additional art books and online resources is provided

Cons

  • A paragraph-long description is provided for each art activity, but clear sets of step-by-step instructions are not offered

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