Art: Triangles Everywhere

Third graders began by experimenting with a variety of art materials on different types and sizes of paper. They were challenged to combine media and work within various time constraints in order to find out the strengths and limitations of the materials. Next, students took these paper experiments and created a collage composition using triangle shapes to help organize their work. They learned about the art elements, and each chose to focus on one in their composition. (Ask your child if she can name an art element!) They also examined and discussed the work of Lecia Dole Recio to see how another artist organizes the art elements with triangle shapes. After their own works were completed, third graders went on a scavenger hunt using iPads to document one artwork that embodied each art element.