Adirondack
Curriculum
Project - www.adkcurriculum.org 
NYS Content Area Standard
The
Arts: Standard
1: develop
their own
ideas and images through the exploration and creation of art works
based on themes, symbols, and events (b)
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Title: Winslow Homer Style Landscapes
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Author: Kelly Fitts and Meredith Charles, Ausable Valley CSD
Email: kfitts95@yahoo.com
mere@windrant.com
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Adirondack Curriculum Content Area
___ Natural History
___ Human History
_X_ Culture & the Arts
___ Government & Civics
___ Economy
___ Health, Recreation &
Life Skills |
Investigative Question or Issue: How to artist depict their
environments?
Challenge:
To
investigate Winslow Homer's Adirondack landscapes, comparing and
contrasting to the Hudson River School style.
To create an Adirondack landscape inspired by Homer's work which will
depict people interacting with the environment . (fishing,
hiking, skiing, canoeing, rock climbing)
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Quality Standards:
View
and discuss images and information from a power point presentation
about Winslow Homer's Adirondack landscapes. Compare and contrast
to The Husdon River School style.
Homer- more realistic view of nature, people interacting with the
environment, close-up views
The Husdson River School - more romantic view of nature, people very
insignificant, large panoramic views
Product:
-12 x 18 water color
-Elements of Adirondack landscape (rivers, mountains, ponds, ect.)
-Depicts people interacting with the environment (fishing, hiking, ect.)
-Use of watercolor techniques taught (ie. washes)
Resources:
-David Tatham's "Winslow Homer in the Adirondacks" (large coffee table
book)
-Reproductions
-Power point
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Adapted for the Adirondack
Curriculum Project from
the work of Education By Design TM and Leading EDGE, LLC
©ACP 2002
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