Jacob Lawrence Art History Workbook- Biography & Art Activity Unit Middle School

Description This art history workbook teaches students about the artist Jacob Lawrence using the Discipline-Based Art Education model. Students learn about Lawrence and his artistic process through reading and watching a biography of the artist, an art analysis, coloring sheets, and reflecting on the way he would develop a narrative series of art, similar to writing a graphic novel, film, or computer game. Finally, students create their own piece of art based on current-day issues they've researched and reflected on. The final project has students create a piece of art that illustrates a newsworthy topic that is important to them. They will find an article based on something they've experienced, create a geometric/graphic drawing of the subject and write a caption similar in style to the art of Jacob Lawrence. Once complete the students fill out a reflection sheet on their final artwork. Worksheets can be used as sub lessons, as enrichment to your art lessons, or as min-lessons on their own. An essential for any art classroom. What's inside: (See Preview File) Artist biography information sheet with examples Instruction sheet More resources sheet with links to videos (3) Coloring Sheets with color schemes (1) Coloring Sheet with reflection questions Analysis of The Library Analysis of Four Panels from The Migration Series Elements of Art in Jacob Lawrence's work Jacob Lawrence's use of color worksheet Final Project Planning Sheet FInal Project Sheet with Title and Caption Student Example Project Reflection Sheet KEYS: Analysis of The Library KEY Analysis of Four Panels from The Migration Series KEY Elements of Art in Lawrence's work KEY Lawrence's use of color worksheet KEY Ways to use in the classroom: As an introduction to a famous artist and their work. Worksheets culminate with student creating their own work in the style of artist. To support other skills such as: Communication through Art Learn about Narrative Art As early finisher work or as a quick art substitute lesson. Note: There are options on how to give students color references other than to print these sheets in color. You can project the example using a document camera or have students look up artwork on a chrome book or smartphone, for example. Learn more about TpT Credits here: More about TpT Credits A bundle of additional artists can be found here: No Prep Art History Bundle More individual artist packets here: Haring O'Keeffe Lichtenstein Copyright Fair Use Rationale: Artist original artwork being used only for demonstration/supplemental information. Artist artwork featured are: Historically significant artworks Readily available on the internet A low-resolution copy of the original artwork and are unsuitable for commercial reproduction. This workbook was produced in collaboration with MaryJo Rosania-Harvie. Coloring sheets were created by Maryjo Rosania-Harvie for A Space to Create Art, LLC. for exclusive use in this resource. ©2021 A Space to Create, Published October 26, 2021 Not intended for resale or sharing on an open/public website without permission.