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Abstract Painting With Emotions

Students will learn about abstract painters, Joan Mitchell and Manuel Felguérez, discuss the symbolism of colors with emotion, and painting technique of water color. Students will then create abstract paintings and discuss their feelings.
Rachel
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4.8
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(131)
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn about the art of Joan Mitchell,Manuel Felguérez , and the symbolism of colors through hands on methods and group discussion in the beginning of the course. Students will then create their own abstract painting discussing the feelings that they are feeling and will talk about their painting as a way to show what the student has learned without the coaching of the teacher. 
5 minute- introduction of teacher and students with ice breaker question: "What is your favorite cartoon?"
15 minute- introduction of the material and discuss
                   -Abstract painting- what does abstract mean?
                   -Joan Mitchell- Who is she? What emotions do you think she was conveying in her paintings?
                   -Manuel Felguérez- Who is he? What emotions do you think he is conveying? 
                   -Colors and Emotions- What color would you use for happiness? sadness? being angry? Love?
20 minutes- introduction of painting with watercolor and making of abstract pieces
10 minutes- talk about pieces and wrapping up

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the symbolism of colors, Manuel Felguérez, and Joan Mitchell.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
11 in x 17 in paper, 1 oil pastel, and water color paints.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught visual art for 5 years in a public charter school in New Orleans. I have taught this activity in my 5 years teaching, and my students all loved it. I hope to share that same excitement with your students too

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50 min

Completed by 167 learners
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Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class

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