Emphasis

Kindergarten and first grade students have been working on understanding emphasis.  Emphasis is one of the many Principles of Design and simply put, means that something stands out from the rest.  Color, size, texture, and shape can be used to create emphasis.  Students view, describe, and explain emphasis in other artists' work.  They also created emphasis in a work of their own.  I think they did a great job!

Altered Books ~ 6th grade art

Middle school students use discarded library books to create multiple works of art.  Themes for their pieces include a public venue statement, poetic statement, family, and self portrait.