Looking at Art

To understand the choices that go into creating Leo Valledor’s shaped canvas
paintings.

Objective: Examine Valledor’s use of titles to understand how language and image work together to create an aesthetic experience.

Objective: To understand how Leo Valledor drew inspiration from jazz music.

Objective: Students will consider how public art promotes civic participation and social commentary by 1) researching Bay Area public art and completing research assignments or, 2) submitting grant proposals for hypothetical public art.

Objective: Students will explore the dichotomy between craft and fine art while investigating Ruth Asawa’s sculpture work and identity.

Objective: Students will critically examine Ruth Asawa’s sculpture work and create their own works of art in her style using principles of geometry and 3-D shapes

In this activity, you will simply use black construction paper, sunlight, and everyday objects from your house or yard.

Design a calligraphic plate using Arabic script and images inspired by a meaningful word.