Space

An Exploration of 3-D Space


Minnesota 4-5 Visual Art Standards used in this Lesson:

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.
  • 1A. Describe the characteristics of the elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture and space.

  • 1b. Describe how the principles of visual art such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and balance are used in the creation, presentation or response to visual artworks.

  • 1c. Identify characteristics of Western and non- Western styles, movements and genres in art.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.
  • 2a. Describe the tools, materials and techniques used in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Demonstrate understanding of the personal, social, cultural and historical contexts that influence the arts areas.
  • 3a. Describe the personal, social, cultural, or historical contexts that influence the creation of visual artworks including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 3b. Describe how visual art communicates meaning.
  • 4. Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 4a. Create original two- and-three-dimensional artworks to express specific artistic ideas.
  • 4b. Revise artworks based on the feedback of others and self-reflection.
  • 5. Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 5a. Select and assemble artworks for a personal portfolio.
  • 5b. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of others and self-reflection.
  • 6. Respond to or critique a variety of creations and performances using the artistic foundations.
  • 6a. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to works of visual art.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Science: Parallax
  • Science: Space
  • Performance Art

    • Art Elements are the "parts" of a piece of art. Line, Shape, Volume, Space, Color, Value, and Texture all are elements that artists use to make their work.

    The teacher leads students in a discussion of how objects work in space. Parallax is "...the effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions...". Student volunteers stand in front of the room and students are shown how Parallax works by viewing the students through different viewfinders set up around the room. (We can also see parallax in action on our ipad home screens in IOS 7.

    Space is discussed in relation to our previous Perspective Project as well.

    Students will make a diorama that illustrates the idea of space and parallax. As the teacher hands out the template pages, examples of the diorama are passed around so students can view them. Students are to come up with their own characters/objects for each of the numbered tabs. Colored pencils will be used and their drawings may be inked if time permits.

    Finally, we take a day to discuss each student's work and view their dioramas.
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