Layers of Learning Modern Arts is a one-year, family-style art curriculum that focuses on doing art while learning about artists, art styles and themes, and art movements. Divided into nine units, there are activities and book suggestions for ages 6-18. Children will make clay pinch pots as they study Latin American Art, paint seascapes as they study realism, create an abstract egg crash painting, make balloon animals, and so much more! Like the other Layers of Learning courses, there is an abundance of suggested activities and books for families to choose from! Several art reference books are scheduled in the lessons, including: The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia, The Annotated Mona Lisa, and the out-of-print books: The Usborne Introduction to Art, The Story of Painting by Sister Wendy Beckett, and The Art Book by DK. These books may be found at your library or through the used marketplace. Other quality children’s art history books may be substituted easily. You will need to supply art paper and an artist sketchbook, various types of paints and markers, and other art and craft supplies. Supplies needed will vary depending on which projects you select. The suggested and referenced Layers of Learning Art Sketchbook is used throughout the Layers of Learning four-year cycle.
Modern Arts for Layers of Learning (Year Four)
Product Overview
- Do art while studying famous artists, themes, and movements from the Romanticism period through art & technology, including theater, film, and digital arts
- Pick and Choose curriculum that offers lessons and activities for ages 6 through high school
- Purchase includes printable activity sheets for each unit
- Free resources and You-Tube® Play on Publisher’s Website
Description
Modern Arts includes the study of painting, music, dance, literature, photography, and other types of art during the modern era from approximately 1800 t0 the present. Students do art while learning about art and artists.
The Modern Art course includes nine units, one for each month of your school year. Each unit contains a library list of books to choose from followed by 18 to 21 or so art lessons, or Explorations, to choose from. The mentor uses the course book to design his or her custom course for their particular children. The program is designed to be flexible and it is designed for all ages to learn together, family-style.
The nine units included in Modern Art are:
- Romanticism
- Latin American Art
- Realism
- Impressionism
- Modern Movements
- War Art
- Abstract Art
- Contemporary
- Art & Technology
Modern Arts Resources page.
Modern Arts also includes printables for every unit. These are worksheets or paper crafts for the students. The Printable Packs are available as a digital PDF download and come with your purchase on your receipt.
Family-style art for all ages! With projects you pick and choose, each unit is designed to last about a month with activities that allow each child to work at their ability level. As a unit study, you will select from the videos provided and choose offerings from your local library that suit your needs and interests. The guide provides you with a framework for the lessons with information to build a base of knowledge. From here, you decide how to proceed!
- Step 1: Each unit starts with a library book list. The books are identified by reading level. These will become your unit resources for the month.
- Step 2: Choose hands-on activities that best suit your family. There are several to choose from in each unit. There is a variety of project types for all sorts of learners.
Color photos and clear instructions make for a pleasing experience. Prepared unit studies like this are a time saver for parents who like the idea of unit studies but need some guidelines. ~Sara
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-AD |
| Brand: | Layers of Learning |
| ISBN: | 9798993601328 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.75 |