5th graders were able to jump into some art history and learn about the artist Keith Haring and his subway artwork that made him famous in the 1980's. The great thing about Haring's artwork is that students can relate to his bold lines and colors that tell a specific message. We were able to tell our viewers a message that represents their school : CSDA! Our school statement is Create, Share, Dream, and Achieve. Students could pick one word to represent of all four and make a statement about our school through images and characters like Keith Haring's.
6th Grade Mandalas
Our first project in 6th grade we focused on the art of mandalas and the idea of creating a design that becomes visually pleasing because it is symmetrical and has details that draw your eye into the design. Here are some of the 6th grade creations that students came up with:
