This week the 1st graders in room 116 were treated to another amazing art appreciation venture. This activity was led by Mrs. Robbins, with the help of Mrs. Bromley and Mr. Gale. The children were first introduced to Dancing Girl by Paul Klee. There was a fantastic discussion regarding the piece and what letters, numbers, and images were contained within the work. They then created their own sketches in which they drew some letters and numbers on paper and then created pictures out of these shapes. Next, the children moved to a different medium, black paper. Again, drawing letters and numbers and seeing what images could take shape. They then added texture and color.
This was an excellent activity. The children were so focused as they created their art. The best part is the children learned that Klee's Dancing Girl can be found in the New Modern wing at Chicago's Art Institute. They are all eager to take a venture to see the work in person and try to find the monogramed "PK", as Klee used a handkerchief as his canvas for Dancing Girl.
More information about Paul Klee as well as wonderful resources can be found here!
I want to thank Mrs. Robbins for a wonderful project as well as Mrs. Bromely and Mr. Gale for their help making this so successful!!!
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