5th Grade
Weekly Lessons
Hi fifth graders!
Welcome to art class week of April 25th! Please scroll down to see your art lesson.
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Keith Haring Social Art
This week we will learn about famous artist Keith Haring and his unique style of painting and sculpture. You will then pick a social issue of your choosing and make a Keith Haring style piece of art.
Materials:
Paper
Watercolor paint, markers or pencils
Vocabulary
Conscious - acutely aware of or concerned about:
Status quo - The normal state of things.
Socially Conscious Art - Art that challenges the status quo, raises awareness on important issues, and serves as a trigger for change.
Who was Keith Haring?
Keith Haring was an American artist considered one of the greatest artists of the last century.
Keith Haring Gallery
Keith Haring began his art career by making graffiti art in the New York City subway, but his work quickly gained the attention of gallery owners and his career took off.
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