September 19, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
Comments Off on
TAJ MAHAL, Architecture Exercise. Students readily recognized that this “famous building” is a good example of Symmetry. We discussed how to draw it, focusing on breaking it down into shapes. My grand children’s building blocks were used to “construct” a … Continue reading
October 10, 2008
by Bonnie Porter
1 Comment
Yesterday, my art-teacher friend, Melissa Duffy, reminded me of an effective classroom exercise for picture studies. Homeschool students, as well as any family or group gathering, would find it entertaining and educational, to set up a Tableaux re-creating a favorite … Continue reading
September 14, 2008
by Bonnie Porter
1 Comment
MONDAY MONTAGE. Art Project Ideas for Children. A homeschool mom recently asked me for recommendations of resources for teaching art. Besides websites (www.simplycharlottemason.com/ and www.teachartathome.com/Free.html—the Masterpiece Art Instruction program), books provide hands-on visual aids for exploring and understanding art.Of course … Continue reading