Shape

Minnesota 4-5 Visual Art Standards used in this Lesson:

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.
  • 1A. Describe the characteristics of the elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture and space.

  • 1b. Describe how the principles of visual art such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and balance are used in the creation, presentation or response to visual artworks.

  • 1c. Identify characteristics of Western and non- Western styles, movements and genres in art.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.
  • 2a. Describe the tools, materials and techniques used in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Demonstrate understanding of the personal, social, cultural and historical contexts that influence the arts areas.
  • 3a. Describe the personal, social, cultural, or historical contexts that influence the creation of visual artworks including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 3b. Describe how visual art communicates meaning.
  • 4. Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 4a. Create original two- and-three-dimensional artworks to express specific artistic ideas.
  • 4b. Revise artworks based on the feedback of others and self-reflection.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Math
  • Geometric Constructions

    • "Constructing perfect shapes with only a straight edge and compass is AWESOME!" -- Laela


    Art Elements are the "parts" of a piece of art. Line, Shape, Volume, Space, Color, Value, and Texture all are elements that artists use to make their work.

    Students learn how to create perfectly precise shapes using a ruler and compass. Tutorials for this lesson can be found here.
    A practice sheet with pre-printed squares and circles to use for the octagon and pentagon constructions can be downloaded here.

    The three, more complicated lessons we do are:

  • Constructing a Square (Printable instructions.)

  • Constructing an Octagon (Printable instructions.)

  • Constructing a Pentagon (Printable version,   Youtube version,   Mp4 version.)