WK 1 : Art : 3rd - 5th : Vocabulary

Hello Students,

As promised, here are the definitions of the vocabulary words for WK1. Remember, class will begin with a quiz at the start if Wk 2!

- Bark Paper : Paper made from the bark of a tree.
- Texture : The way something feels.
- Line : A long consistent stroke.
- Shape : The outline of something.

Today we explored the Bark Paintings of ancient Mexico. The Indian tribes of Mexico created Bark Paintings from the bark of the mulberry and fig tree. They would boil the bark over a hot fire. Afterwards they placed the bark flat, and ground and beat it smooth with a stone. This process gave the paper texture. Once the bark dried, the local artists would create images of the village life, flowers, animals, or stories by transforming line into shape.

I hope you all enjoyed today's lesson. I look forward to grading your projects! Don't forget, quiz next week!

                                                                                                       Keep working hard!
                                                                                                              Ms. Schillinger