Medium: Colored construction paper.
Reason for lesson: Help students learn about Henri Matisse and his style of art. Focus on his use of color, natural subjects, and especially his "painting with scissors."
Label: 2nd grade, Matisse
Preparation prior to class: Collect supplies. Cut 8.5x11 yellow construction paper in half, cut 8.5x11 red construction paper into small swuares, about 1"X11".
Class time: 1 hour
Materials: Colored construction paper (red, black, blue, yellow). Glue sticks (can use Elmer's glue but be careful of extra glue showing..leaves shiny spots). Scissors. Printed pics of Matisse artwork; include Jazz (Icarus).
Lesson Instructions:
1. Give each child one piece each of 8.5x11 blue and black paper, one of the half pieces of yellow, and one square of red, and a glue stick.
2. Give short bio of Henri Matisse.
3. Show 3-4 examples and discuss artwork of Matisse.
4. Display a copy of Jazz (Icarus) artwork for students to use as a guide.
5. Demonstrate cutting in one connected line around the shape of a body.
6. Demonstrate cutting a star freehand and allow students about 6 stars. Tip: show students how to cut a circle and then cut star points around it.
7. Demonstrate cutting either a circle or heart from red paper.
8. Have students glue all pieces on.
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