Compare and contrast Eagle , a scroll painting, with other Hokusai works that are prints. Brainstorm with students to develop possible interpretations of Eagle. Ask students to suggest possible meanings represented by the eagle as a symbol. Ask each student to choose a bird or animal and make a list of ideas it might symbolize. Students will use their chosen bird or animal to create a drawing for printmaking.
Designs can be realistic or abstract.
Designs should use curved lines and shapes and fill the space, but lines should not be too close together or too detailed. Tape the finished drawing to the foam board, image side up, with small pieces of masking tape. Trace over the image lightly with a dull pencil. This will transfer the image to the foam board. Remove the newsprint and trace over the lines again with a dull pencil.