ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] VISA (0) 1 :

1) Engage in self-directed exploration and imaginative play with art materials.

a. Use motor skills to create two-dimensional art.

Examples: Finger painting, watercolors, paper collage, and rubbings.

b. Use motor skills to create three-dimensional art.

Examples: Rolling, folding, cutting, molding, pinching and pulling clay.

[ARTS] VISA (0) 11 :

11) Distinguish between images and real objects

a. Describe what an image represents.

Example: Compare a photograph or painting of a vase to a real vase.

Students will analyze a variety of artwork and identify things they see, taste, hear, smell, and touch.  They will create still-life art based on a piece of real fruit.  Finally, they will cut a shape from construction paper and look for real-life items that match the shape. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] VISA (0) 11 :

11) Distinguish between images and real objects

a. Describe what an image represents.

Example: Compare a photograph or painting of a vase to a real vase.

[ARTS] VISA (0) 12 :

12) Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.

Example: Answer questions such as, "What do you see?" or "How does this art make you feel?"

[ARTS] VISA (1) 5 :

5) Create an artwork based on observation of familiar objects and scenes that reflect their own social or cultural identity.

Example: Draw a picture of a celebration.

[ARTS] VISA (1) 12 :

12) Interpret art by categorizing subject matter and identifying the visual qualities.

Example: Compare images that represent the same subject.

Students will analyze the painting, No. 9, Nature Morte Espagnole, by Diego Rivera. They will draw still life images of three objects.  Then, they will create a still life collage.