Selfies Before Smartphones

In this lesson students will learn about self-portraits and art criticism.  Students will analyze Andy Warhol’s camouflage Self-Portrait.  Students will then be guided through a  lesson in which they create their own self-portrait ("selfie") using a digital photograph, acetate and a watercolor background.  Students will write an artist statement about their finished self-portrait.   

 
Resource ID#: 164365 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Visual Arts
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: self portrait, Andy Warhol, selfie
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Project
Resource Collection: Arts for a Complete Education (ACE)

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