The Art of Black and White Photography

Young scholars explore visual arts by examining a diorama in class. For this geography lesson, students examine an island off the coast of New Zealand and identify the physical attributes of the land. Young scholars answer study...

Who knew you could paint with glue? After first adding liquid water color paints to bottles of white Elmer's glue and applying them to paper, students of all ages are then challenged to use their imagination and creativity to draw in...

4th-8th graders will explore Wright Morris' photography and create their own black and white photographs. They will then use the photographs to portray a message they want communicated by writing a narrative telling a story about the...

Kids of any age can experience the beauty, color, and patterns of Oaxacan art. They view, discuss, and then make their own versions of Oaxacan animal sculptures using sulphite paper. This would be a good follow-up activity to accompany a...

Students identify art history by examining a list of images on-line. In this painting lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and discuss his style of artwork. Students utilize computers, paint and...

Students take black and white photographs. in this photography lesson, students discuss photographers and the effects they use. They take their own photograph and manipulate it in PowerPoint. 

Students gain an understanding of Andy Warhol's work and the origins of "Pop Art". They learn techniques in the correct placement of facial features.

Students explore the art of Piet Mondrian. In this abstract art lesson, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own abstract art inspired by his works.

Eighth graders examine the evolution of photojournalism and photographs as an art form. They analyze images from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, take pictures with black and white film, and display the photos.

Students create self-portraits in "Pop-Art" style using repetition, bright colors, and their knowledge of Andy Warhol and his artwork in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson plan. Included with the lesson plan is a short vocabulary...