ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
What is nature?
​Why is nature important?
How and why do artists create artwork about nature?
How do people show their appreciation of nature?
​ How can you show your appreciation of nature?


WHY?
Nature is beautiful and useful. It is proven that time spent with nature can increase our mood and give us peace. In this unit students will learn how and why artists create artwork about nature and create their own artwork that celebrates the beauty of nature.

ASSIGNMENT

Create a teapot that celebrates the beauty of nature

Requirements:

KWL- 5 points
Vocabulary Awareness- 5 points

Inspiration:
Nature Inspiration- 5 points
Artists and Nature- 5 points

Development:
Sketch- 5 points
Gather Images- 5 points

Creation:
In Bisque - 10 points
In Glaze- 5 points

Reflection:
Art analysis- 5 points
Self Reflection- 25 points
Post on Padlet- 5 points
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Total Points: 75 Points

INSPIRATION

DEVELOPMENT

CREATION

TEAPOT BODY

LID, SPOUT, HANDLE

SCULPTING AND CARVING

OTHER HELPFUL VIDEOS

ART ANALYSIS

Look at this artwork and answer the linked questions.

Jason Walker
Coffee Bean Jar 3, 2020 Porcelain and underglaze
10 × 5 × 5 in
25.4 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm

REFLECTION