Monday, April 28, 2008

RAFT Activities

RAFT
Name: Liza Camhi

Grade Level & Content: 4th Grade Art

Title: Picasso vs. Matisse- The Showdown!

Power Standard(s)

(3)1.4 judge works of art, based on observed merits
a. share opinions
b. support opinions, points of view by citing artwork
(3)2.2 discuss materials, processes, purposes, e.g., learn how artist’s choices are
influenced by culture, time and place [NS 4.3.2]

Objectives:
Student will participate in a debate as to whether Cubist Pablo Picasso or Fauvist Henri Matisse created a stronger art style.

Kid-friendly Objectives/
Essential Questions:
Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso were always competing with their art. Who was the better artist? Which one invented a better style?

Type of Differentiation
(readiness, interest, learning style):
Differentiated based on interest.

Le Salon
Poster/Advertisement
Entice Parisian artists to participate in a self-portrait contest to prove that their unique style is the best!

Pablo Picasso
Lecture (written speech)
Convince the salon that cubism is better than fauvism by comparing/contrasting two works of art. One work should be a Picasso, one a Matisse, and both should be a self-portrait the artist created.

Henri Matisse
Lecture (written speech)
Convince the salon that fauvism is better than cubism by comparing/contrasting two works of art. One work should be a Picasso, one a Matisse, and both should be a self-portrait the artist created.

Critique
Persuade the world through your writing that either Cubism or Fauvism is the stronger art style. Use all five elements of art and your knowledge of the styles to support your decision.
Article
Describe the opening reception for Le Salon’s art contest. Who on the contest and why? Who lost the contest and how did they react? Use your knowledge of both art styles and artists to support your findings.

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