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K-2 Primary Schools: Visual Arts: First Grade
Animals Filled With Visual Texture
First grade art students were introduced to the artist Albrecht Durer. Mr. Durer is a realistic artist that uses both pencil and watercolor in his work. Many of his most famous works were created in a sketch book. Albrecht Durer was able . . . read more
We Are Royal Mummies
Ancient Egyptian Golden Burial Masks
In Art this week, students learned about the ancient Egyptian belief in the after life. Egyptians that lived over four thousand years ago believed that in the afterlife a person would need to use many of the objects they had owned while . . . read more
Snowmen Gothic
This week in art, first grade students were introduced to the regional artist Grant Wood. Mr. Wood grew up on a farm in Eastern Iowa in the early 1900’s. In 1920, Grant traveled to Europe to study art. While in Europe, Grant Wood . . . read more
Grandmother and grandson share the their love of quilting with first grade students.
First grade students began their American Folk Art Quilting unit with a visit from a quilter. Janice Clausen shares quilts she has made with her grandson, a first grade art student. Students learned . . . read more
Warm Hearts and Helping Hands
In art this week, students were introduced to the idea that artists use color to add to an artwork’sIn art this week, students were introduced to the idea that artists use color to add to an artwork’s mood or . . . read more
Welcome to North School
Through the unique form of quilt making first grade students were exposed to a variety of bed covers. The first was the artist, Faith Ringgold, who . . . read more
What Do You See From Your Window?
This week in art, first grade students were introduced to two new artists. The first was the abstract artist Henri Matisse (1898-1976). He was a master at using color lines and shapes to express feelings. The . . . read more
