Preposition Still Life
Students draw a still life in the style of Paul Wonner and then describe the locations of objects using prepositions.
Resources
- 12” x 18” Drawing Paper
- Pencils
- Color Pencils
- Assorted Objects to draw; especially flowers, boxes, toys, sporting equipment and a stool is helpful to place objects above and below. (Aim for a variety of objects to appeal to different interests and tastes.)
- Preposition Still Life Presentation
Fine Art Standards
- Identify different characteristics of line.
- Draw the basic outline of an object.
- Combine different objects to make a composition.
Integrated Standards
- FROM THE STATE CONTENT CORE: Practice Reading/Writing Language Art Standards by answering the question of “where?”
- SPEAKING & LISTENING STANDARD 1 (Synthesis of Knowledge from Bloom’s Taxonomy, working toward Level Four DOK through the act of Creating.)
Objectives
Overview of prepositions while practicing the art concepts of composition, scale, basic perspective and cast shadows.