St. Christopher School

November 2011

Connecting with the Masters

Artist of the Month:  Jackson Pollock, 1912-1956

Contribution:  Abstract Expressionism, Action Paintings.

Leaning about Jackson Pollock and his works will give the students an opportunity to appreciate the fact that ART is FUN and there are no wrong answers!

Bible Quote:  But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

We will learn to drip, pour and splatter this month.

State Standards:  3.0  Curriculum;  Select and apply a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.

1.5  Communicate and express ideas symbolically.

Pollock got some of his ideas from the Native American Sand Painters

Projects:  marble action painting, straw blowing, mural drawing, toothbrush/screen painting  and possibly limited sand painting with grades 6E and 6W

Note:  Bev attended the New Hampshire Art Educators Association Conference on October 15^th at the NH Institute of Art in Manchester.  She participated in two half day workshops where she learned a variety of new ways to connect with the masters.   She had an opportunity to share a  little bit about  the art program at St. Chris and got a two thumbs up from the Instructors and Art Teacher participants.  Comment:  the St. Christopher Art Program is excellent!  Thank you for the opportunity to share my gifts with the students.  Until next month remember the slogan, ART TEACHES US TO SEE !