Elementary Visual School Arts

artworks

Understand the
relationship between the
Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Color
Texture
Space
Value
Form
and the
Principles of Design
Repetition
Unity
Variety
Rhythm
Movement
Emphasis
Balance

Mood and/or feeling in art

Color symbolism
Color theory

Unexpected proportions
Exaggerated proportions

successful dreamlike

landscape. (lines,

shapes, values,

proportion, emphasis,

repetition, movement,

balance, unity, and

variety)

Successfully mix a

variety of neutral colors

Recognize individual

style characteristics of an

artwork.

Compare art of one artist

to that of another.

Create a definite mood

and/or feeling in a

painting

Evaluating

Creating

Essential Questions Corresponding Big Ideas

How does an artist’s style reveal the
unique qualities of an individual,
culture, or time period?

How can you as an artist express your
“personal voice” in your artwork?

How can we use visual clues to
interpret the content of art?

Explain the characteristics of each of
these styles of art: realistic, abstract,

Thinking and working as artists, we can

create imaginary and dreamlike

images.

Creating art that reflects personal voice

and choice involves planning and

original thought.

Artworks can be classified in terms of

whether they are realistic, abstract, or