Meta-LINO-Morphosis

Objective:

Students will be able to orally describe and identify the process of metamorphosis through linoleum printmaking using three elements and/or principles of art.

“Through my linoleum prints I understand metamorphosis because ...”

“I can represent metamorphosis through my own lino prints because….”

FINAL LESSON PLAN

FINAL LESSON PLAN

Colorado State Standards:

Standard 2: Invent & Discover to Create

2.1. Artists and designers use artistic vision.

2.2. Artists and designers apply techniques and concepts.

3.1. Artmaking involves exploration and discovery.

Vocabulary:

Thumbnail Sketches

Metamorphosis

Linoleum

Lino cutters

Brayer

Bench Hook

Printmaking

Essential Questions:

What is surrealism?

What is the main idea behind surrealism?

How does surrealism connect to the unconscious?

How can you define the qualities of a dreamlike art piece?

How can metamorphosis connect to surrealism?