Friday, January 25, 2008

Visual Arts: String Art

As you will figure out very quickly, one of my passions is ART. I have a great first art project for us to explore.

One of my favorite introductory art projects is a string art design. It is both beautiful, fun and everybody can make a masterpiece. STRING ART is a form of ‘popart’ that became very popular in the 1970’s. It is created with coloured string, matt board and patience.
The picture above was created by a fellow grade 8 student. You too will create something to be proud of.



NOTE:
Grade 8 Arts expectations: Visual Arts
produce two- and three-dimensional works of art that communicate a variety of ideas (thoughts, feelings, experiences) for specific purposes and to specific audiences, using a variety of art forms;


Check out this great String art website, full of inspirational ideas

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