PASSPORT
MEXICAN FOLK ART - Students created insects out of wooden pieces
and painted them to resemble the tradition of the Oaxacan Valley folk art.
and painted them to resemble the tradition of the Oaxacan Valley folk art.
| It was time to draw African animals. We took a look at some of Henri Rousseau's compositions for inspiration. Students used Rousseau's ideas of foliage and overlapping to show depth. We also discussed varying the size of the foliage and how to balance their compositions. Using Prismacolor pencils on black Canson paper, students created a composition featuring an animal(s) within an imaginary jungle environment. |
CHINESE KITES - Chinese images were used on what are called "sled kites". Sled kites were chosen as the structure
of the kite due to their ease of flying, however we had nearly nonexistent wind for kite flying and only got a little height.
The sled kite was invented by William Allison and Frank Scott, both of Dayton, Ohio, in the 1950's. Mr. Scott
patented the design and wanted to call it the Flexible Flyer, but that name was already taken by a sled
company...hence, the "sled kite".
of the kite due to their ease of flying, however we had nearly nonexistent wind for kite flying and only got a little height.
The sled kite was invented by William Allison and Frank Scott, both of Dayton, Ohio, in the 1950's. Mr. Scott
patented the design and wanted to call it the Flexible Flyer, but that name was already taken by a sled
company...hence, the "sled kite".
Kites were invented
thousands of years ago in
China. They were used for
military, usually to send a
signal to their armies. Also,
their kites were so large and
powerful they could send a
man up with the kite to spy on
advancing enemy armies.
thousands of years ago in
China. They were used for
military, usually to send a
signal to their armies. Also,
their kites were so large and
powerful they could send a
man up with the kite to spy on
advancing enemy armies.
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