Vincent van Gogh
Dutch (1853-1890)
The life and art of Vincent van Gogh is presented in an assembly to make art history come alive. Voice tapes, music lyrics, and van Gogh dress-up props motivate the children to investigate his artistic genius. In their classroom art activities texture is emphasized as they create their own oil pastel masterpieces of A Starry Night.
Art Concepts Taught: Texture
Beg. Level: Drawing with texture
Int. Level: Drawing, inventing, and using texture
Adv. Level: Drawing and creating movement with texture
Van Gogh’s Textures
Oil Pastels
Beg. Level: Textured spirals & foreground
Int./Adv. Levels: Textured spirals, foreground, middle and background
Adv. Level: Adds a village
