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Fauvism: Wild Colors

Art History: Modern Art Introduction

Day 103of 180
Week 21of 36
40Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand Fauvism as an art movement that uses bold, unexpected colors

2

Create a painting using unrealistic, expressive color choices

3

Appreciate God's creativity in color and personal expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God gives creative abilities and encourages artistic expression through unique perspectives

📦 Materials Needed

  • Watercolors or tempera paints
  • White drawing paper
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • Paper towels
  • Pencil (for initial sketch)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review Cubism from yesterday's BibleMouse lesson and introduce Fauvism as another exciting modern art style

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about artists breaking traditional art rules?
2Teaching (12 min)

Explore Fauvism with Henri Matisse as key artist

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Fauvism means 'wild beasts' in French
  • Artists used bright, unexpected colors
  • Colors express feelings more than reality
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors make you feel happy?
  • How might an artist use color to show emotion?
3Activity: Wild Color Landscape (18 min)
hands-on

Paint a landscape using unexpected, bold colors

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a simple landscape scene (trees, mountain, beach)
  2. Sketch basic shapes lightly in pencil
  3. Select 3-4 bright, unusual colors
  4. Paint landscape using unexpected color choices
  5. Focus on expressing feelings through color
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors, focus on basic shapes

Challenge: Add texture or multiple layers of color

4Closing (5 min)

Share paintings and discuss color choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made your painting unique?
  • How did you choose your colors?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Abstract Art and how artists create without showing real objects

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Fauvism challenged traditional art by prioritizing emotional expression over realistic representation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity over perfection
  • Let child experiment with color freely
  • Praise effort and unique artistic choices
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel uncertain about using 'wrong' colors

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to try new approaches

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a color emotion chart
  • Read BibleMouse Resource Guide section on modern art
  • Explore Matisse artwork in BibleMouse Art History Printables

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