The Art of the Cat Part 2- Baroque to Post Impressionism
In this 5-week class, students will explore the role of cats in art history, the role they played in the lives of famous artists, and will complete their own cat themed art projects based on the styles of the artists and or the art period.
What's included
5 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will spend the first twenty minutes of class exploring the relevant artists and styles of the art history period being discussed each week. Lecture will be a combination of Powerpoint Slides and subject appropriate videos. Discussion will be encouraged as students will come to a consensus as to what elements best represent the artists and art periods and thus what will be used in the art project. Students will then be guided through a cat themed art project that reflects the stylistic criteria of the artists and periods being discussed. The projects will change weekly while always remaining cat themed. Week One- Baroque Cats- A baroque style image completed in colored pencil. Techniques used will focus on layering, blending and burnishing. Students will need card stock or another thick but smooth paper, pencil, eraser, and colored pencils. Should be a set of least 12 and include a white pencil. Week Two - Rococo Cats - A baroque style image to be completed in chalk pastel on colored pastel or construction paper. Week Three- Impressionist Cats- An impressionist image in watercolor on watercolor paper. Week Four- Post-Impressionist Cats- A post-impressionist image in gouache or acrylic paint on watercolor paper. Week Five- Students will share their finished pieces with the class. Students will get and receive feedback on their work from the instructor and their classmates. Students will also participate in games based on information presented through the class a fun review of the material.
Learning Goals
Students will become more familiar with four different periods of art history and the specific criteria that identifies each period.
Students will become more familiar with the changing role of felines and humans throughout history.
Students will become familiar with creating art projects with the same subject matter in different styles and media.
Students will learn constructive criticism skills in evaluating their own work and the work of fellow classmates.
Other Details
Supply List
A supply list and links will be provided upon class enrollment.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Julie Moses is an artist and photographer in Palm Desert, CA, specializing in fine art, photography, and art education. In addition, she has been a homeschool educator for 16 years. She has taught children's art classes privately and through local afterschool programs with an emphasis on cross-curricular connections and unit study. She is especially fascinated with using art as a way to explore math concepts and is a proud cat parent to two very lazy cats named Frazier and Princess. Her photography has appeared in Parents Magazine and numerous photography blogs.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
90 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class