Around the World
Lunar New Year
The closest thing in a picture is called the ___ground
foreground
Which month was our exploratory month?
April
Birds
What is Ms. Renken's favorite color?
Yellow or Green
African masks are known for having these kinds of shapes
Geometric
Abstract means
Not a picture of something specific. It is just shapes and colors.
Name 3 places you can find an idea in the art room
Other art, friends, books, art posters, iPads, outside the window, your imagination
We see reflections in things like water and mirrors, but Jeff Koons likes to make giant metal sculptures of these reflective toys you might see with a clown
Balloons
How many siblings does Ms. Renken have?
2 younger sisters
John Behnke, the artist who paints giant animals in cities lives in...
Bridgeport!
What is an artist statement?
Perform: take this item from Ms. Renken and put it away correctly
Finds correct spot
Explain why water lilies need leaves above the water
photosynthesis
What is Ms. Renken's favorite spot at the Museum of Science and Industry?
The light color changing room
Why does Yayoi Kusama turn everything into dots?
Everything is dots, when you break it into little pieces
A shape that is "blobby" or found in nature is called an _______ shape.
organic
How many studios could we use this year?
4 - drawing, collage, paint, cardboard
The Victoria water lily is so big, it can carry a...
small child
Which kind of Mama is Ms. Renken?
A) a plant mama
B) a cat mama
C) a dog mama
A) Plant Mama - I have 28 plants in my house
Geometric shapes, Animal spirits, emphasized lips/eyes, African tattoos
This term means that some things in the picture look farther away than others.
Depth
Why do we do exploratory?
To discover an idea we like the most and have time to make mistakes and correct them. To practice working like a real artist.
Gradients
How old is Ms. Renken?
28