Practice Math and Make Art: Symmetry and the Art of Henri Matisse

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Practice Math and Make Art: Symmetry and the Art of Henri Matisse

Ashley G

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(6)

In this one-time course, learners will explore symmetry through the cut-out art of Henri Matisse.

Class Experience

In this one-time course, we will learn about the math topic of symmetry. We will identify shapes that are symmetric and practice drawing lines of symmetry. We will refine our visual-spatial skills as we create our own shape cut-outs from paper that are symmetric or asymmetric.

We will explore this math concept through the cut-out art of Henri Matisse.

Structure:
- Greeting/warm-up 5-10 minutes
- Explore symmetry 10 minutes
- Learn about Henri Matisse and view art 10 minutes
- Create our...

This class is taught in English.

- math concept of symmetry
-explore the artist Henri Matisse, Fauvism, collage, elements or art, principles of design

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
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0Construction paper, scissors, glue, drawing supplies

MoMA website: https://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2014/matisse/the-cut-outs.html

Picture book: "Henri's Scissors" by Jeanette Winter

Meet the teacher

Ashley G

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(6)

Hi Learners and Grown-ups!

I am so excited to offer classes on Outschool! My classes combine important math concepts with creating art! I have been passionate about math since childhood (as the daughter of a math teacher), but I have also always...