September 9, 2014

Studio in Art

Objectives

• View, analyze and understand the symbolism in “Guernica” by Picasso.
• Determine which symbols are used to represent peace.

Essential Question

• How are symbols used in art?

Focusing Task

• Students will view “Guernica” by Picasso and find 5 symbols within the work.
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Guided Practice

• Teacher will discuss symbolism.
• Students will work in groups to make inferences as to what the painting is about as well as 5 major symbols within the subject matter.
• The class will reconvene and discuss their findings.
• The teacher will elaborate on the 5 major symbols and the class will take bulleted notes in their sketchbooks using the following format.

Learning Activity

• Students will brainstorm symbols of peace in their sketchbooks.

Closure (3 min)

• Review the 5 symbols used in Picasso’s “Guernica”.