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Shadow Art Activity

In this lesson students will be learning about and implementing the different types of shadow art to be able to capture the contour lines of the shadows around them. they will also learn about composition and the importance of choosing what components to include in their art. 

  • Objectives
    • To get students out of the classroom and outdoors
    • To study contour lines
    • To review positive and negative space, realism, or cartooning
    • To think about composition
  • 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
  • Author:  Christine Conners

 

Hands holding a paper with the shadow of a plant

Teaching Slides