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What is Artistic Style?

Developing Personal Style

Day 156of 180
Week 32of 36
40Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that artistic style is a unique way of creating art

2

Identify different artistic styles from famous artists

3

Begin recognizing personal artistic preferences

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, to work in gold, in silver, and in bronze.

Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

Demonstrates that God gives unique creative abilities to individuals

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sketchbook
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Previous art portfolio
  • BibleMouse Artist Style Worksheet
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Let's look at some of your artwork from the past few weeks and talk about how each piece looks a little different.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about art and culture in our last lesson?
2Teaching (15 min)

Artistic style is like your special creative fingerprint. Just as God made each person unique, He gives each artist a special way of creating art.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Every artist has a unique way of drawing or painting
  • Style includes how you use color, shape, and lines
  • Your style develops as you practice and explore
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes your artwork look different from others?
  • Can you spot differences in how artists draw?
3Activity: Artist Style Exploration (15 min)
viewing and discussion

Examine different artist styles using BibleMouse Resource Guide images

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at pictures from different artists
  2. Discuss what makes each artist's work unique
  3. Start a 'Style Observation' page in sketchbook
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 artists instead of multiple examples

Challenge: Research additional artists and compare styles

4Closing (5 min)

Remember, your artistic style is a gift from God, just like the artists in Exodus who used their special talents to create beautiful things.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about artistic style today?
  • How might your art style be different from others?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll review our art portfolio and look for patterns in our own artwork

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing awareness of individual differences in artistic expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about unique artistic choices
  • Focus on process, not perfection
  • Allow child to explore without judgment
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel self-conscious about their artwork

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging confidence in artistic expression

Extension Activities

  • Create a personal artist statement about style
  • Experiment with different artistic techniques

Ready for Tomorrow?

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