Multicultural Art

7th Grade ArtPierce Middle SchoolKem Schreiber - Instructor

Fine Arts Option Art class meets

every-other day.

All year long.

70 minute classes.

Why Art? Learn about culture by experiencing art. Understand art by learning about the

culture. Know the culture, know the people.

Art Supplies Pencil Black, Fine Tip

Sharpie Colored Pencils Fine Tip, Water-

based Colored Markers

Folder Sketchbook/

Notebook

Class Rules Bring supplies to

every class. Be on time. Follow

instructions. Be respectful and

courteous. Clean up after

yourself.

Field Trips Field Museum of

Natural History Art Institute of

Chicago Theater

Multicultural Art

Elements of Art Principles of Design Native American Art African Art Asian Art Oceanic Art

Australian Art Russian Art

Elements of Art The building blocks

of all art. The basics on which

all art is based. Similar to

“ingredients” in a recipe.

LINE SHAPE SPACE COLOR VALUE TEXTURE FORM

Principles of Design How artists use the

elements. The basic ways to

assemble art. Similar to the

“instruction” part of a recipe.

RHYTHM MOVEMENT BALANCE PROPORTION VARIETY EMPHASIS UNITY

Native American Art

Functional Inspired by nature

Oceanic Art Islands Hawaii, New

Zealand Carving Functional

Australian Art Aboriginal artwork Dreamtime

illustrations Symbolism

Asian Art Inspired by nature Tells a story Symbolic

African Art Functional Made from natural

materials. Symbolic

Russian Art Decorative Intricate

Multicultural Art

Pierce Middle School