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Women in Art: Crafting History

Lesson Plan

Women in Art: Crafting History

Explore women artists and create inspired art

This lesson introduces students to renowned women artists and their masterpieces, fostering creativity and art appreciation. Students will learn about the impact of women in art history and create their own artwork inspired by these artists. This lesson is important as it encourages creativity, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diversity in art.

Audience

Believers (Ages 7-8)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore women artists and create inspired art

Materials

Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, paint), Discussion questions, Worksheet on women artists, and Printable cards of artworks

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  1. Welcome Students: Greet the students warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
  2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today's lesson is about women artists and their impact on art history.
  3. Explain Importance: Discuss why it's important to recognize diverse contributions in art.
  4. Mention Artists: Briefly introduce Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Yayoi Kusama, highlighting one interesting fact about each.

Step 2

Discussion on Women Artists

15 mins

  1. Pose Discussion Questions: Use the provided questions to start a conversation.
  2. Explore Unique Styles: Discuss the unique styles and contributions of each artist.
  3. Encourage Sharing: Invite students to share their thoughts and feelings about the artworks.

Step 3

Art Creation Activity

25 mins

  1. Distribute Art Supplies: Hand out paper, crayons, markers, and paint to the students.
  2. Instruct Art Creation: Guide students to create their own artwork inspired by one of the discussed artists.
  3. Encourage Creativity: Encourage students to express themselves and be creative in their art pieces.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  1. Share Artwork: Allow students to present their artwork to the class.
  2. Facilitate Reflection: Lead a reflection session where students can express what they learned and enjoyed.
  3. Highlight Key Points: Emphasize the importance of creativity and diversity in art.
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Discussion

Discussion on Women Artists

A guided discussion to explore the contributions of women artists and their unique styles.

Who is your favorite woman artist and why?

Encourage students to think about the artists discussed and what they liked about their work.







How do you think these artists have influenced the art world?

Guide students to consider the impact of the artists' styles and themes.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Women Artists

A worksheet to help students learn about the contributions and styles of various women artists.

Name one artwork by Frida Kahlo and describe its theme.

Think about the emotions and colors used in her paintings.







What is unique about Georgia O'Keeffe's art style?

Consider her use of flowers and landscapes.







How does Yayoi Kusama use patterns in her art?

Look for dots and repetitive designs.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards of Artworks

Cards featuring artworks by renowned women artists for students to explore and discuss.




Frida Kahlo - The Two Fridas







Georgia O'Keeffe - Red Canna







Yayoi Kusama - Infinity Nets




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