Art

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein

Visual Art is taught to all students at Txuj Ci. Using the Core Knowledge Curriculum as a base the students experience Creating Art from at least 5 different medium, they are exposed to different periods of Art History and connecting cultures from all over the world. By learning the Elements of Art and Principles of Design the students are able to build the skills needed to evaluate art (Art Criticism) and appreciate Art (Aesthetics).

Create, Abstract, Become Visual

Grade 5
Mayan, Incas and Aztecs
carving Aztec glyph

Grade 4
Imagination Circles

Grade 3
Native American Artist Maria Martinez
Clay pots

Grade 2
Cityscapes
layered relief

Grade 1
Piet Mondrian
straight line collage

Kindergarten
"Little Green"
Line as Movement

Art Links
Visit a gallery or museum 

Core Knowledge Connections

5th Grade........Pop Art, Historical Artist Parody

4th Grade........Chinese Art- Watercolor Technique

3rd Grade.......World Wide Fiber Arts-Batik-Weaving

2nd Grade......Proportion-Action Figures-Figurative Sculpture

1st Grade.......Paint as a medium-Values,Tints & Shades

Kindergarten..Vincent Van Gogh-Styles-Weaving