Gesture and Contour Teacher Resources

Students discuss lines and elements of design. They view examples of artwork, and contour drawings. Students create their own contour drawings. They discuss balance and do an activity that involves balance. Students discuss other...

Second graders participate in a demonstration where the teacher chooses a student and uses the student in a figure drawing. They study the repetition of a color throughout the picture and how the color repetition makes the eye follow...

Young scholars examine different types of hand drawings. They create their own 3-D contour drawings. They also discuss the use of symbolism in art.

Third graders, after the introduction to the artwork of Keith Haring, explore the art term "gesture."

Students are responsible for producing works for, coordinating (with the teacher?s assistance) and mounting an exhibition to be presented at a parent-teacher open house. They examine literature by Henry David Thoreau and other writers....

This is a terrific set of activities related to art instruction. Includes matching, concentration, flashcards, and a word search. Great for art students looking for a fun way to review vocabulary terms.