Children are offered the opportunity to work in groups as well as individually as they explore ways in which color can communicate ideas and convey mood. Lesson Focus Introduction to color relationships with a focus on warm and cool colors and the ways artists use them to create artwork. The students will assemble a cut-paper collage using a variety of colors. Purpose Color will enable students to recognize and describe how artists use color to evoke mood and communicate ideas. They will also create their own art works reflecting this understanding of color, specifically contrasting warm and cool colors.
Students appreciate creativity and values of the arts and the humanities.
Alternative Materials Sulfite construction paper is recommended because it has especially vibrant color. However, if sulfite paper is unavailable in your area, you can substitute regular construction paper in bright colors. To alter the surface of the construction paper, students may choose to draw or color on the paper, creating more visual and textural interest. Students may also use bright colors cut out from magazines to create their collages. Or they can paint pieces of paper and use those in the collages.