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This lesson spotlights the wonderful work of Jacob Lawrence, an
American Artist whose paintings depict African American life and heavily
influenced by the Harlem Renaissance period. The lesson is perfect for
2nd through 5th grade with some modifications. Students will have the
opportunity to explore texture and layering. The lesson will invite the
students to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Mr. Lawrence
and the techniques in this lesson offers incredible results – a great
encouragement for those reluctant artists.
You can use these lessons in the following ways:
- 30-45 minute sub plans
- a simple design that helps to build a student’s confidence in creating art
- a unit on black history
- a lesson on texture
- a unit on Harlem Renaissance
- a unit on Jacob Lawrence
Artist: Jacob Lawrence
Painting: Panel No. 13
-Copy of the original painting
-biography of the artist
-questions to ask your students to engage the painting
-FULL COLOR AND THOROUGH step by step instructions written by an AMI Montessori trained Primary teacher.
-suggested reading to learn more about the artist