6th grade students explored SPACE as their element of art focus for this project. We integrated social studies for this project since they had previously studied ancient Indian civilization. They created their own mandalas. These artworks were originally made to represent the universe and functioned as an aid for meditation or to signify a sacred space.
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We are so excited to share some of the AMAZING work that has been happening with out virtual reality art project. We have been using an Oculus Rift and the Tilt Brush application with some of the 7th and 8th grade art students to create some awesome 3D artworks. Below are some of the examples students have made so far.
2nd grade art students were inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe for this project that focused on the element of art, SPACE. O'Keeffe was an American Modernist artist who lived from 1887-1986. She spent most of her life living and working in New Mexico and was very much inspired by her environment there. She is known for her vivid landscapes as well as her paintings of flowers and bones. Georgia would often combine bones and flowers, traditional still-life subjects, with her bright landscape paintings to create a new unique art form.
1st grade students discovered the cherry blossom, or sakura, festivals in Japan and the unique blooming patterns of the trees. They then created a sakura artwork with blown paint that demonstrates the art principle of balance.
2nd grade art students learned about texture in art class by integrating science through a study of the Great Barrier Reef. We used Google Cardboard to virtually visit the Great Barrier Reef throughout this project. Students were able to take turns using the viewer to see immersive videos taken by scuba divers around the reef. We were able to virtually swim with manta rays and sea turtles and various tropical fish as well as blacktip reef sharks! The Great Barrier Reef is located off the Northeastern coast of Australia. It is the largest living structure and can even be seen from space. The GBR was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and is home to more than 400 types of coral and 1,500 types of tropical fish. There are also more than 30 species of dolphins and whales that migrate through the reef throughout the year. Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and they are home to over 1,600 different species and 800 types of coral. They help protect the shoreline from damage due to waves and erosion. Coral reefs are very important for fishing and tourism industries as well. Coral bleaching is a recent problem that happens when conditions change and cause stress to the coral and the algae that helps coral thrive leaves and the remaining coral is left bleached and vulnerable. This can happen from a change in ocean temperature or pollution. To find out more visit education.noaa.gov Congratulations to Maple Grove Art Students!! We had an awesome showing at the BGPS District Art Show this year with many students winning awards. Don't forget to check out the artwork at Captain Strong anytime this month.
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