Friday, January 29, 2010

Black History Units - 4th & 5th Grades

Students Kindergarten through 5th grades are studying the life and works of accomplished African-American artists. They are learning about each artists' style, medium, technique and then creating an original work in that style.


Fourth Grade
- Monochromatic Metaphors ~ in the style of Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas (May 26, 1899 – February 3, 1979)

Fifth Grade - The geometry of People ~ in the style of William Johnson

William Johnson (March 18, 1901–1970)