Masterpiece by Piece-Art for Homeschoolers, One Painting at a Time Flex Version
In this 6-week online flex format course students will learn about and create their own versions of 12 great masterpieces of art history.
Art Ed-Ventures with Julie Moses
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(546)
What's included
Assessment
Students will be asked to recall the things they found most interesting in the class, to share their artwork with the class, and to give feedback to other students on their artwork as well.Class Experience
For centuries young artists have learned their craft by studying the masters that preceded them. In this class we will carry on the tradition. Each week learners will study a single great painting or sculptural masterpiece, the artist and related historical elements. We will recreate a drawing of the painting or sculpture and students will be free to finish their pieces in their own way. We will learn about the artist, their place in history, their use of the elements of art while recreating a version of the artwork. Printable PDF worksheets will be provided to reinforce the information detailed in the video lesson. We will also discuss whether or not the painting should be considered a masterpiece by engaging in a series of discussion questions that students will be asked to argue from two different points of view- that yes, it should be considered a masterpiece, and no-it should not be considered a masterpiece. Discussions will take place through asynchronous messaging in the online classroom. Lessons will be presented in an audio visual format via a Keynote/Powerpoint slide presentation and linked Youtube videos. Lessons will be a step-by-step follow along format. At the end of class students will be invited though not required to share their artwork with the class whether completed or not. Students will be asked to recall the things they found most interesting in each lesson, to share what they like most about their artwork with the class, and to give feedback to other students on their artwork as well. Students may use whatever supplies they have and are comfortable with. Suggestions will be provided as well as direction on how to use those supplies. At minimum students should have pencil, erasers, and paper- preferably a heavier weight paper such as cardstock. Topics covered will include: WEEK 1 Jan Van Eyck- The Arnolfini Portrait and Sandro Botticelli- Portrait of A Young Woman WEEK 2 Raphael- St. George and the Dragon and Leonardo da Vinci- The Mona Lisa WEEK 3 Michelangelo- The Pieta and Diego Velazquez-Maids of Honor WEEK 4 Peter de Hooch- Courtyard of a House in Delft and Rembrandt- Self Portrait WEEK 5 Jan Vermeer-Girl With A Pearl Earring and Thomas Gainsborough- The Blue Boy WEEK 6 Hokusai- The Great Wave and JMW Turner- The "Fighting Temeraire"
Learning Goals
Students will become more familiar with specific artists, time periods, techniques, art materials, and artistic analysis.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A few of the paintings may contain subject matter that can be potentially disturbing for sensitive viewers such as brief nudity and or depictions of war and nightmares. A warning will be posted in the classroom the week before one of these painting subjects is scheduled.
Supply List
Students may use whatever supplies they have and are comfortable with. Suggestions will be provided as well as direction on how to use those supplies.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The Usborne Book of Famous Paintings ISBN 978-0-7945-2542-2
Focus on Artists ISB 1-55734-494-9
Joined July, 2019
4.9
546reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a professional artist, photographer, and author living in East Texas. I love to connect art with everything else in life—math, science, history, and language arts.
I've been homeschooling for 19 years and have taught children's art classes privately and through local afterschool programs. My photography and art lessons have been internationally published. I also wrote a book about photography!
As a home educator with an eclectic view on teaching methods (including classical education, the trivium, Charlotte Mason, the Socratic Method, unschooling, and child-directed learning), I see the power of making connections in everything we do. Art happens to be my favorite tool to use when guiding students in making connections as well.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $50 for 6 weeks6 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
