Unit 1: Art around the world
Year 3 have been learning about art around the world with a focus on traditional and contemporary art.
Continents, Countries and Artists studied
Africa: Kente Cloth Weaving from Ghana and Abdoulaye Diarrassouba (Côte d’Ivoire)
Asia: Katsushika Hokusai (Japan) (The Great Wave off Kanagawa) and Yayoi Kusama (Japan)
Europe: Henri Matisse (French) and Friedensreich Hundertwasser (Austrian/ New Zealand)
North America: Totem Poles (Canada) and Alebrijes (Mexico)
Media: painting, drawing/sketching, graphic design, collage
Elements of Art: line, shape, colour,
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Resources for drawing landmarks around the world
Merlion-Singapore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XCXdJ8ri5Q
Eiffel tower-Paris, France
https://www.drawingtutorials101.com/how-to-draw-an-eiffel-tower
Taj Mahal-India
https://www.drawingtutorials101.com/how-to-draw-taj-mahal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vyf67WY2cI&list=PLRSF9Mv-D3e4LTcGUsLkhM-nPZDv2Fiy_&index=12
Leaning tower Pisa, Italy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9ZYlZMuHj0
Christ the Redeemer-Brazil
https://www.drawingtutorials101.com/how-to-draw-christ-the-redeemer
Sydney Opera House, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YShMBuk0S-A
Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-1_VV09Ro
Great wall of China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTOtzJ_lYY
Shanghai World Financial Tower (Bottle Opener)-Shanghai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c9ztqnm2WA
Golden Gate bridge, San Francisco USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_0NjwHzlXc
Unit 2: How do artists use light?
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