Karey Mortimer Peppers, oil on canvas This piece was created using the palette knife technique with oil paint to create texture. If a viewer were to step into this painting, they would experience touch (using hands), sight, (using eyes) taste (using tongue), smell (using nose) & sound (using ears).
what are the overarching "essential questions" that this unit is based on?
In what ways are our senses triggered by art?
How can exploring our senses help to create meaningful experiences in art?
What can we learn about ourselves and the world around us by focusing on our senses through art?
what broad, overarching understandings are desired of students?
Some artists make us think about the connections between our senses and art
People use their senses in art to connect with the world and themselves
Viewing works of art can trigger our senses
As a result of this unit, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of:
What each of the five senses are
How knowing and using the five senses helps shape the world around us
Recognize the senses in other areas of life as well as in art making
Use the five senses to understand the world and themselves