Printmaking is an ancient art form that began many years ago. We viewed different types of printmaking, from ancient to modern. The focus of our study was on the ancient form. We discussed that printmaking is alot like woodcut designs (Hokusai). I passed out styrofoam cut outs to each student and then instructed to make their own design. I let them figure out for themselves that they must write backwards in order for the print to come out right. This was a neat discovery! Some students traced their hands others drew a landscape just like the Chinese and Japanese would have years ago. After they were done "engraving" they painted their plates and printed their designs onto colored construction paper.About Me
- Sara
- My name is Sara and I am an art teacher at a small elementary school in the Sunshine State. I teach Kindergarten through fifth grade students. I believe arts education is an integral part of a child's success in school and in life. Students take home more than projects they've completed. They come home with confidence, passion, curiosity, and most importantly, "life".
Sunday, May 30, 2010
My Own Print
Printmaking is an ancient art form that began many years ago. We viewed different types of printmaking, from ancient to modern. The focus of our study was on the ancient form. We discussed that printmaking is alot like woodcut designs (Hokusai). I passed out styrofoam cut outs to each student and then instructed to make their own design. I let them figure out for themselves that they must write backwards in order for the print to come out right. This was a neat discovery! Some students traced their hands others drew a landscape just like the Chinese and Japanese would have years ago. After they were done "engraving" they painted their plates and printed their designs onto colored construction paper.
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