Arthur Shilling: Expressionist Portrait Painting

Grade level: Grade 3-8

Art form: Drawing and Painting

Lesson length time: Half Day

Lesson Objective

By exploring the paintings and influences of First Nations Ojibway artist Arthur Shilling, students will become more familiar with colour theory, art vocabulary and elements and principles of design to be able to create their own expressionist portrait painting using acrylic paints.

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Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • learn vocabulary of art techniques and practices (portrait, expressionism, proportion, painting techniques, style)

  • explore elements of design (shape and form, space, line, colour, texture and value)

  • explore principles of design, particularly variety (gr. 3), emphasis (gr. 4), proportion (gr. 5), balance (gr. 6)

  • learn about a local artist and their art

  • have an opportunity to explore with materials, tools and concepts

  • be encouraged to create art in a comfortable and supportive environment

  • apply critical thinking skills in their analysis of art work and creation of their own art work

 

Curriculum Connections

Visual Arts, Social Studies, Language

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