Social Theory in the Artroom

Study the art of the Cro-Magnons using the caves of Lascaux and Altamira.

Art Project: Create a cave art painting.

Materials:

Red, Yellow, Orange, Brown & Black Tempera

2 Whole pieces of sheet rock-divided

1 yard of fake fur-divided

Burnt Sienna Acrylic

Matte Medium

Brushes

Trays for Paint

 

Instructions:

Students will divide into groups of two. Have students agree to a topic and draw a sketch. Any student not in a group will have a smaller piece of sheet rock. Students will then remove one side of the paper to expose the plaster. The remaining paper on that side can be dampened, then rubbed, while wet, with a paper towel. If the plaster becomes cracked, it can easily be glued together with Elmer's. Using earth type colors, students can apply paint to plaster with fingers or fake fur pads. After drying for a day, students will seal sheet rock with matte medium mixed with a small amount of Burnt Sienna.

Green Class Control Group's Topic: Creatures native to our area.

Blue Class Social Theory Group's Topic: Illustrate social concerns of the present day.

Pre/Post Test

Art Survey

 

Circle the answers that you feel are correct.

Strongly agree (SA), Agree (A), No opinion (N), Disagree (D), and Strongly Disagree (SD).

 

 

1. Art is mostly about making pretty decorations. SA A N D SD

 

2. Art is as important as other school subjects. SA A N D SD

 

3. Studying art can teach people to be nice to each other. SA A N D SD

 

4. I don't learn very much in art class. SA A N D SD

 

5. My art ideas are usually good. SA A N D SD

 

6. Almost all the good art in the world is in art museums. SA A N D SD

 

7. Sewing is a kind of art. SA A N D SD

 

8. Most famous artists are men. This is because men

are the best artists. SA A N D SD

 

9. Almost anyone can learn to be a good artist. SA A N D SD

 

10. Movies are a kind of art. SA A N D SD

 

11. Paintings are better art than quilts. SA A N D SD

 

12. Pictures that look real are the best art. SA A N D SD

 

13. People cannot learn how to be nice to each other. SA A N D SD

Green Class Control Group Surveys

Blue Class Social Theory Group Surveys

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