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ES Visual Arts: Grade 4

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Central Idea:

Purposeful exploration allows artists to develop a strong personal voice when creating.

Lines of Inquiry:

Developing studio mindset
Working independently to execute ideas and create meaningful artwork
Goal setting

Essential Questions:

What does it look like to be an artist in the art studio?
How will your goals help you develop as an artist

Central Idea:

An armature is a framework around which a sculpture is built.

Lines of Inquiry:

Use of armature in sculpture
Properties of materials
Connecting techniques

Essential Questions:

What is the function of an armature in a sculpture?
How can we learn more about the human body through the creation of a sculptural art piece?

Central Idea:

Science inspires art.

Lines of Inquiry:

Scientists as artists
Art materials can be used to create interesting effects

Essential Questions:

How can we use our knowledge of the body to create art?
How can we be inspired by what we see under a microscope?
How do scientists and artists inspire each other?

Central Idea:

Perspective is an important tool used by artists.

Lines of Inquiry:

The use and development of linear perspective
Aerial perspective

Essential Questions:

How has Beijing changed?
How, as artists, can we capture these changes?
Why is the use of perspective important in art?

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