In Fifth Grade we study the work of several American artists. One of my favorite is Grant Wood. His most recognizable work of art is probably American Gothic. The kids love seeing this painting in my class because they all recognize it!
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| American Gothic |
We also take time to look at his landscape paintings. We discuss his style and how he simplifies details like trees and buildings, and organizes the landscape into layers.
This year we made a oil pastel landscape drawing and a clay landscape.
After we made the landscapes out of clay we added oil pastel. Then we used watercolor to fill in where the oil pastel couldn't reach.
The kids loved it!
