Fun-Fun-ArtsArtsYear 1: “Common Threads”Year 1: “Common Threads”
(Global Themes: Masks, Shaking Instruments, Dragons, Friendship & Families, Humor, Space)(Global Themes: Masks, Shaking Instruments, Dragons, Friendship & Families, Humor, Space)
Lesson 6: 3D SpaceLesson 6: 3D Space
17: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: I. Einleitung
3D SPACE: 3D SPACE: Lesson PlanLesson Plan
ReviewReview
New Global ThemeNew Global Theme
Music: instrumentsMusic: instruments
Art Discussion: Art Discussion: defining space with architecturedefining space with architecture
Craft Time!Craft Time!
What Global Themes have we found?What Global Themes have we found?
MASKS DRAGON STORIES
SHAKING INSTRUMENTS
LOVE/AFFECTION
New Global Theme:New Global Theme:
All around the world, All around the world,
humans fill time and space with MUSIC humans fill time and space with MUSIC
celebrating the earth, the sky, stars and planets.celebrating the earth, the sky, stars and planets.
Tempo Rhythm Dynamics Pitch Melody HarmonyTempo Rhythm Dynamics Pitch Melody Harmony
MUSIC: INTRUMENTATIONMUSIC: INTRUMENTATION INSTRUMENTATION: what instruments INSTRUMENTATION: what instruments
are used? are used?
TRACK 17: TRACK 17: ““Also sprach Zarathustra, Also sprach Zarathustra,
Op. 30: I. EinleitungOp. 30: I. Einleitung” 1896 (2:00)” 1896 (2:00)
by Richard Strauss (Germany, 1864 by Richard Strauss (Germany, 1864 – 1949)– 1949)
This music represents SUNRISE and This music represents SUNRISE and the first 25 seconds are very quiet.the first 25 seconds are very quiet.
Listen for the Listen for the TRIANGLETRIANGLE at the end. at the end. The tiny triangle is powerful.The tiny triangle is powerful.
Tempo Rhythm Dynamics Pitch Melody HarmonyTempo Rhythm Dynamics Pitch Melody Harmony
All around the world, All around the world,
humans leave their mark on earth humans leave their mark on earth
with 3D structures.with 3D structures.
Line Shape Texture Color Light SpaceLine Shape Texture Color Light Space
PYRAMIDS: North Africa PYRAMIDS: North Africa
Egypt has at least 135 pyramids!Egypt has at least 135 pyramids! Pyramid of Djoser (“Zoser”) was Pyramid of Djoser (“Zoser”) was
designed in designed in 2600BC2600BC by Imhotep by Imhotep
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PYRAMIDS: Central AmericaPYRAMIDS: Central America
Tikal pyramid in Guatemala, built by Mayans in 740AD
Cholula pyramid in Mexico, completed in 950AD
Built by people in Teotihuacan, Mexico in 100ADBuilt by people in Teotihuacan, Mexico in 100AD
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EIFFEL TOWEREIFFEL TOWER It is an iron lattice tower located It is an iron lattice tower located
on the Champ de Mars in Paris, on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.France.
Named after engineer Gustave Named after engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. and built the tower.
1063 feet tall1063 feet tall
Completed for the 1889 World’s Completed for the 1889 World’s FairFair
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SPACE NEEDLESPACE NEEDLE In Seattle, Washington, USAIn Seattle, Washington, USA 605 feet tall605 feet tall Completed for 1962 World’s FairCompleted for 1962 World’s Fair
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MODERN ARCHITECTUREMODERN ARCHITECTURE
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Spain (1997) Designed by Frank Gehry
Pyramids and triangles are still important parts of “deconstructionist” architecture.
Look at the supports under the roof!
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MODERN ARCHITECTURE MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, CA.Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, CA.Built in 1969Built in 1969853 feet tall853 feet tall
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MODERN ARTMODERN ARTArtist: Scott WeaverArtist: Scott Weaver
Material: Material:
100,000 toothpicks!100,000 toothpicks!
Can you find familiar Can you find familiar shapesshapes??
Can you find familiar Can you find familiar landmarkslandmarks??
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GEOMETRYGEOMETRY
Start with one shape on Start with one shape on the table to build a the table to build a tetrahedron or a tetrahedron or a pyramid.pyramid.
Start with two matching Start with two matching shapes to build a prism shapes to build a prism or cube.or cube.
Materials for each student: Materials for each student: 8-10 toothpicks 8-10 toothpicks
5-8 mini marshmallows5-8 mini marshmallows
Let’s Create! Option 1Let’s Create! Option 1
2D: 2D: create a triangle or create a triangle or square shape with square shape with toothpickstoothpicks
3D: 3D: add marshmallows add marshmallows to cornersto corners
EXPERIMENT: What kind of EXPERIMENT: What kind of sculptures can you create?sculptures can you create?
WARNING!DO NOT EAT
MARSHMALLOWS!
TOOTHPICKS ARE SHARP.
Materials for each group of 4 students:Materials for each group of 4 students:(not supplied in Fun-Arts bins)(not supplied in Fun-Arts bins)Clasp envelopes or gallon bag (1 per group)Clasp envelopes or gallon bag (1 per group)uncooked spaghetti (20 pieces)uncooked spaghetti (20 pieces)Masking tape (1 yd each)Masking tape (1 yd each)Twine/string (1 yard each)Twine/string (1 yard each)Marshmallows (1 each)Marshmallows (1 each)Scissors (1 per group)Scissors (1 per group)
For officials: Measuring tape, large timerFor officials: Measuring tape, large timer
Let’s Create! Option 2: Let’s Create! Option 2: Marshmallow ChallengeMarshmallow Challenge(materials NOT supplied by Fun-Arts)(materials NOT supplied by Fun-Arts)
“You will have 18 minutes to use the materials in the bag to try to build the tallest free standing structure. (“Freestanding”meansitcannotbetapeddown,andyoucan’tbeholdingitwhenthetimerunsout—itmustbeabletostandonitsown.)
I will measure totheTOPofthemarshmallow.”
CreditsCredits Fun-Arts lessons are written by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright 2014.Fun-Arts lessons are written by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright 2014. Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Contributing ideas by Melanie Harding.Contributing ideas by Melanie Harding. Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts
treasures with the rightful heirs: all children.treasures with the rightful heirs: all children. Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life.Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life. Thank you for permission to use work: Thank you for permission to use work: www.ryanphotographic.comwww.ryanphotographic.com
(textures), Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke (textures), Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos), Jim Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos), Jim Patterson Photography, Eileen Downes (collage).Patterson Photography, Eileen Downes (collage).
Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools who use the program. who use the program.
Contact us at Contact us at [email protected]@chrome.se ““Dragons in China” paraphrased from Dragons in China” paraphrased from Art Projects from Around the Art Projects from Around the
WorldWorld by Linda Evans, Karen Backus and Mary Thompson by Linda Evans, Karen Backus and Mary Thompson