Art 4

Course Overview

Following the timeline of K¹² History, fourth grade Art lessons include an introduction to the artists, cultures, and great works of art and architecture from French and American Revolutions through modern times. Students will:

  • Study and create artworks in various media, including portraits, quilts, sculpture, collage, and more.
  • Investigate the art of the United States, Europe, Japan, Mexico, and Africa.
  • Learn about Impressionism, Cubism, Art Nouveau, Regionalism, and more.
  • Create artworks inspired by works they learn about, using many materials and techniques; for example, after studying sculptures and paintings of ballerinas by Edgar Degas, students create their own clay sculptures of a figure in motion and, inspired by works of Grandma Moses, create winter landscapes demonstrating the illusion of space.
Scope and Sequence
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Materials

Standard Curriculum Items

  • The Artist at Work by R. Sarah Richardson
  • Exploring Modern Art by Jessica Noelani Wright
  • Art Print Kit, Grade 4

Additional Curriculum Items
  • Paintbrush, Tempera, Flat Bristle 1"
  • Paintbrush, Tempera, Small #1
  • Paintbrush, Tempera, Medium #4
  • Paintbrush, Tempera, Large #8
  • Tempera paint set
  • Burlap felt

Some lessons require additional resources, including common household items:
  • Oil pastels
  • Crayons
  • Tape
  • Drawing paper

NOTE: List subject to change.

Lesson Time and Scheduling

Total lessons: 72

Lesson time: 45 minutes

You might choose to split the lessons into smaller segments, for example, from 20 to 25 minutes. The K¹² online lesson tracking system allows you to pick up wherever you left off in any given lesson.

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Sample Lessons - Art

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