The students have previously defined a traditional meaning for landscape and considered alternative definitions in relation to works by Grooms, Chicago, and Christo. They have formed teams of five and wrestled with decisions about social issues upon which their islands will comment. They have researched those issues, made decisions about how they might best comment visually, and begun construction of the islands. The lesson objectives incorporate concepts that relate to the entire unit on landscape. Focus Art can comment, vividly and powerfully, on issues of social import.
Artists work effectively in both collaborative and individual formats.
Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1990. Carhenge , by Jim Reinders. Photograph of Stonehenge . Books and articles about the artists and their works. Handouts for students on each artist.