In this activity students will be learning about the history of plein air as an art style, as well as an understanding of how the Santa Cruz River can be a great place to practice plein air art through guided individual practice.
Objectives
- To get students out of the classroom and outdoors
- To identify and describe key plein air artists
- To experience and apply plein air painting techniques
- To think about composition and color harmony
- To reflect on plein air experience
Grades: Adaptable for all grades
Time: 2 hours
Author: C Connors
Arizona Standards Engaged
Creating
- AS1 Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas
- AS2 Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
- AS3 Refine and Complete Artistic Work
Connecting
- AS10. Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art
- AS11. Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Responding (if gallery walk is included)
- AS7 Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work
- AS8 Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work
- AS9 Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work
Lesson Plan
