5th+Grade

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Fifth graders practiced drawing from life and created balanced compositions that they then etched on to foam plates. A mixture of diffferent colors of ink were used to create colorful and vibrant prints. 5A's still-life prints: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5AStillLifePrints?feat=directlink 5B's still-life prints: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5BSStillLifePrints?feat=directlink 5C's still-life prints: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5CSStillLifePrints?feat=directlink

**//BATIK// ~ //a method of decorating cloth by covering part of it with wax and then dyeing the cloth, originating in China and practiced in Asian, Indonesian, Dutch, and African cultures. The wax area keeps its original color and when the wax is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed area creates a design. // ** //** 5th graders studied the art of batik and created animal designs in chalk on paper. Then, students painted their animals and added ink to their paintings, washing away the ink after only a few minutes to reveal their animal designs. We touched up areas where color was lost with oil pastels to create high-contrast designs. 5A's batik projects: 5B's batik projects: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5BBatik?authkey=Gv1sRgCLb2loWJiPz2KA&feat=directlink 5C's batik projects: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5CBatik?authkey=Gv1sRgCKf_gdSmm6OjOg&feat=directlink **//

Fall trees: a study of Positive and Negative Space ** Fifth graders are studying the importance of positive and negative space in design and creating negative images of trees against warm fall backgrounds just in time for Fall! ** **5A's Trees:** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5ATrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCOzMz8jY-qndlgE&feat=directlink **5B's Trees: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5BTrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWW0aKyheTy3wE&feat=directlink 5C's Trees:** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5CTrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCPGUuLWLpeTwDQ&feat=directlink

What is the difference between positive and negative space? Which is more important to an artwork, positive or negative space? How can value give shape and form to objects? **
 * Thinking like an artist questions:


 * //Mandala // **, //a radial design using concentric circles and other geometric and organic shapes.//

Line Shape Color Value Form Texture Space Balance Contrast Unity
 * __Elements and Principles we can Name and Recognize:__**

Fifth grade students are studying the historical and artistic significance of the Mandala and can recognize Mandala designs in nature and art. Students can name and recognize objects that have one of three types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. Students are using radial balance to create their own mandalas that are original in form, rich in contrast, and use a variety of line, texture, and shape.

What is a mandala and can you name examples found in your surroundings? Can you give examples of symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance? Can you effectively use a compass to create a neat mandala design?
 * __Thinking like an Artist Questions:__**

http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5Amandalas?authkey=Gv1sRgCLviqPWK8N3PhQE&feat=directlink
 * 5A's mandalas:

5B's mandalas: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5Bmandalas?authkey=Gv1sRgCMrCj9a7oq3vEg&feat=directlink

5C's mandalas:** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/5Cmandalas?authkey=Gv1sRgCPXS2YjSvYPzPQ&feat=directlink