Grade 3 Art Hunt
A Treasure Hunt on art

created by nrzdunich

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources

Introduction
Let's explore the internet for famous works of art and create one of our own also. This activity is meant to be a fun way for you to learn about art and the artists who created the masterpieces, while also focusing on California Standards 1.1 Perceive and describe rhythm and movement in works of art and in the environment;1.2 Describe how artists use tints and shades in painting; and 1.4 Compare and contrast two works of art made by the use of different art tools and media (e.g., watercolor, tempera, computer). Please have fun surfing the Web to explore and discover more than you ever imagined about art and art history. Listed below you will find a series of questions pertaining to our topip and California Standards 1.1-1.4. I have provided several links on this page to help you find the answers and have fun at the same time checking out famous paintings. Dont' forget to create your own painting at the end and answer the final question about your artistic creation! Be thoughtful about your response, but make sure it fits in the box provided so you won't have trouble printing it out later. Have fun on your hunt!

Questions
  1. a. What is pointilism?
    b. What is one artist who painted in this style?
    c. Choose an artist that represents your nationality. What is one painting or sculpture they did and one thing that you found interesting about them?
    d. List 3 artists from the Impressionist period?
    e. How did Impressionists use colors, tints, and shading in their paintings?



  2. a. Why did Degas paint a rehearsal, instead of painting the actual ballet performance?



  3. a. What are two different types of Korean art?



  4. a. What did you like about drawing your own picture?
    b. What was challenging for you?



  5. a. How did playing these interactive games help you learn the pieces of artwork?



  6. a. What are two works of art that depict movement or rhythm in the piece?





The Internet Resources

The Big Question
Compare and contrast two works of art that you found on your hunt, meaning explain the similarities and differences found in the two paintings. Please specify the title of each piece, the artist, and the year it was painted. Please also describe any movement or rhythm depicted in the painting, the different colors that were used, as well as any shading or tinting that occurred. Do you like one better than the other? Why or why not?




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Last revised Mon Oct 27 14:02:17 US/Pacific 2008