This lesson is going to be an extension of my first lesson from last class here at USC. My first session was on paper making and writing. My new lesson is on Ukiyo-e prints where students will continue to learn about Japanese artwork through printmaking. Students are also going to be given the option to use their own paper that they created in the first lesson and use towards their printmaking artwork. I understand that using real wood might be too costly or dangerous for some schools and classroom so you could also use styroform which is cheaper and safer. I am taking the Ukiyo-e prints that depicted the everyday life and interests of the common people and asking kids to take photographs of their everyday lives to make connections. We will also be learning how Japanese artwork became so popular in western cultures
Japanese Pop Art
Subject: Art 1B
Grades: 9-12
Duration: 20 days
Materials: paper, pencil, worksheets, poster paper, paintbrushes and tempera paint.
Ca Standards:
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creating performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts: Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
3.0 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of the Visual Arts: Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in the present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to the visual arts and artists.
JAPANESE POP ART
Objectives:
• Students will learn about Japanese Pop Art, its characteristics and global presence.
• Students will analyze and critique artwork
• Students will design an original Japanese Pop Art painting
Day 1
1. Students will review definition of Pop Art, history and characteristics from its origins in Britain to America by completing a T chart.
Day 2-3
1. Teacher will introduce Japanese Pop Art its characteristics, and its global presence today. Power point presentation, students take notes.
Day 4
1. Students will compare and contrast British, American and Japanese Pop Art by completing Venn diagram looking at similarities and differences in all 3. Students will use notes as reference.
Day 5-6
1. Introduction to Japan’s most prolific and celebrated artist in this genre: Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara.
2. Power point presentation on their biography and artwork.
Day 7-9
1. Art Appreciation Day: Takashi Murakami’s and Yoshitomo Nara’s artwork
2. Students will choose one piece to write an Art evaluation.
Day 10-14
1. Students will watch CNN Interview with Murakami and answer questions.
2. Teacher will introduce movie: Jellyfish Eyes written and directed by Takashi Murakami
3. Students will write a movie review
Day 15-20
1. Students will design an original Japanese Pop Art Painting
2. This painting will be used as their formal evaluation
Great to see another art lesson. However, you may want to double check your standards, you just added the section not the standards. Also would love to see your PowerPoint presentation? For materials you will also need mixing trays, sponges, and aprons. What age group are you planning on teaching?
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