What have I learned from visual art? Well I learned that when people usually go to an art exhibit they don't really spend too much time looking at a piece of art. The longer you look at a painting or a sculpture the more you begin to understand not only what the artist is trying to say in that specific art work, but what sorts of elements and principles are being used in the painting. I also learned about the different elements and principles that have to do with the visual arts.
So now that I know the different principles and elements I will be able to bring each one into my classroom and teach my students the different ways the you can use each principle and element in making art!
I think that my perspective has changed with knowing more about the elements and principles because now with like balance, I know it just doesn't mean balance as in a weight sort of look, but it also can mean a balance of color as well! I am definitely going to bring the visual arts into my classroom not only in projects that we will do as a class, but also as art work from artists around my classroom. I think it will give my classroom more of a sense adventure and excitement.
My experience with my group on our illustrator project was good, I think everyone did a great job at bringing something to the table as well as I learned some interesting new facts, not only about the illustrator that we picked as a group, but also about the other illustrators from other groups.
Marley, I love the fact that your perspective is changing - I think that is what education is all about. And, I agree that as you bring the arts into your classroom there will be a sense of adventure and excitement - what great experiences your students will have!
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