A Gallop through Art History Part 2 6-8 Year Olds Instructor Name: Jane Lawson Contact Information: [email protected] Semester: Winter, 2021 Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday February 22-March 5, 2021 Times: 3:45- 5:15 pm Course Description In part two, the exploration of all the most important art movements will continue. Students will learn the basics of drawing and painting and explore the history of art including Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Pop Art. “Gallop” part 1 and part 2 can be taken together or separately. What will you learn? Students will increase their artistic perceptions as they relate to the historical and cultural contexts of the artists studied. They will compare and contrast various works of art that have similar themes but were created at different time periods. Students will learn to distinguish and describe representational, abstract and nonrepresentational works of art. This class will be a fund approach to art history as students make new friends and build their creativity and self- confidence. Special Accommodations “Due to continued risk of COVID-19 infection, the Norman Firehouse Art Center will be implementing a mandatory mask policy for faculty and all students enrolling in and attending classes during the fall semester. Disposable masks will be provided for those who forget their masks. The building will remain closed to the public. Please use the West entrance, which is the door closest to the tennis courts. We ask that you arrive at the door 5 minutes before the class. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the door and temperature checks will be performed before entry. Materials All materials for class will be provided by the Firehouse Art Center 444 SOUTH FLOOD AVENUE NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069 405.329.4523 NORMANFIREHOUSE.COM Class Schedule First Class Impressionism: Monet versus Van Gogh Second Class Art Nouveau and Art Deco students will design a poster in both styles. MacIntosh and watercolors. Third Class Cubism: paintings, pop ups and masks. Fourth Class Futurism- making a mobile. Making a moveable animal in card Bali -style. Fifth Class Surrealism and melting clocks Going gaga for Dada. Sixth Class Pop art, WHAM and Andy Warhol Roy Lichtenstein. 444 SOUTH FLOOD AVENUE NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069 405.329.4523 NORMANFIREHOUSE.COM .