Art Talk: Wassily Kandinsky and Abstract Art - ESL Friendly⎜8 to 13 Years
In this live class, learners will develop their English fluency level by discussing the visual qualities of a selection of Wassily Kandinsky's paintings as well as learn about how he moved from representational work to abstraction.
Linda Willms
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional: Your learner is encouraged to familiarize themselves with visual elements and principles. I have attached a file with the standard ones but you could also look online with your learner, for resources that support their understanding of these.Assessment
Your learner will receive positive and constructive, oral and written feedback based on the how they participated in this class.Class Experience
In this class students will develop their fluency in the language of art by identifying the formal qualities of artworks by Wassily Kandinsky. They will use the language of composition; visual elements and principles, to discuss how these appear and are applied. Learners will be encouraged and supported when responding to the art works using the vocabulary and images provided. By looking at several paintings by Kandinsky, students will also learn about the context of his work and his journey from representational work to abstraction. My teaching style is learner-centred. This class will give learners plenty of opportunities to contribute and respond to the art works we will focus on.
Learning Goals
Learners will develop their understanding of composition using visual elements and principles to discuss an art work.
Visual elements are; colour, value, shape, form, line, texture and space. Visual principles are; contrast, movement, unity (harmony), emphasis (focal point), pattern and rhythm. Learners will also learn about the context of the work and the intention of the artist. Contextual information can be personal, societal, political, cultural an/or historical. I will encourage your learner to use their voice to respond to art and to develop their fluency in the language of visual composition.
Other Details
Supply List
Please see the Visual Elements and Principles document attached.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All sources will be acknowledged in the class presentation.
Joined December, 2022
5.0
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Simon Fraser University
Diploma in Art Education - University of British Columbia
Bachelors of General Studies - Simon Fraser University
Art Educator - 14 years teaching in international contexts - face to face and online
International Baccalaureate Visual Art ExaminerReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
