線、形、形状アートキャンプ - 若いアーティストのためのアートの要素入門

 Read-Aloud: Ish by Peter Reynolds, which focuses on embracing imperfection and the beauty of expression through different types of lines.
Artist Inspiration: Keith Haring – Known for his bold, playful lines, Haring’s simple yet energetic works resonates with young artists and encourages them to explore how lines can be used to create characters and movement.
Project: Students will draw with fun, free-flowing lines. They’ll start with a basic shape and allow their lines to "explode" out of it 

 Read-Aloud: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This book encourages embracing creativity and the potential of a simple dot, a gateway to understanding shapes.
Artist Inspiration: Amedeo Modigliani – Known for his elongated shapes and figures, Modigliani’s unique style of transforming the human form will inspire kids to think about how shapes can be stretched, simplified, and stylized.
Project: Students will explore basic geometric and organic shapes by creating portraits in the style of Modigliani. 

 Read-Aloud: The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires – A wonderful book about creativity, perseverance, and transforming ideas into tangible forms. 
Artist Inspiration: Henry Moore – Famous for his large-scale, organic abstract sculptures.
Project: Students will explore form through creating their own mini sculptures using clay. They will be encouraged to start with basic shapes (spheres, cubes, etc.) and use them to create more complex forms like animals, people, or abstract objects. 

 Read Aloud: "The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau" by Michelle Markel. Henri Rousseau is known for his unique, dreamlike style with bold, simple shapes. 
Project: Students will use the watercolor backgrounds to create layered collages. 
Activity: Students will submit photos of all their work and prepare for their virtual gallery opening, where they can share their art and engage with their peers about the various ways they demonstrate their understanding of the elements of art.