ART  E-­‐  Lesson      Grade:  4-­‐5  Subject:  Art    Learning  Target(s)  /  Objective(s):    1.  Students  will  critique/analyze  a  famous  artwork  from  either  Grant  Wood  or  Edvard  Munch    2.  Students  will  be  able  to  discuss  elements  of  art/design,  mood,  and  their  personal  opinions  about  the  work  of  art.    Materials  Needed:  Provided  critique  handout  (printed),  famous  artwork  handout  (“American  Gothic”  by  Grant  Wood,  and  “The  Scream”  By  Edvard  Munch),  pencil    Lesson  Overview  Students  will  practice  looking  at  and  writing  about  a  famous  piece  of  artwork.  They  will  use  their  knowledge  of  the  elements  of  art/design  and  mood  to  discuss  the  painting  as  well  as  give  their  opinions  about  the  work  of  art.  Assignment:  Students  will  use  the  provided  handout,  “Be  an  Art  Critic!”,  “American  Gothic,”  and  “The  Scream”.  

1. Students  will  choose  which  piece  of  artwork  they  would  like  to  critique.  2. Follow  the  directions  on  the  “Be  an  Art  Critic”  worksheet.  Being  sure  to  answer.  3. If  needed  use  the  back  of  your  paper  to  continue  your  opinion.    

 

OPTION  1:  Grant  Wood,  “American  Gothic”                                                    OPTION  2:  Edvard  Munch,  “The  Scream”                                                

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