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What's Included
Four detailed lessons:
- Animal Silhouette Art
- Optical Illusions: Zebras and Motion Art
- Tinga Tinga-Inspired Art
- Animal Printmaking Challenge
Additional Resources:
- Step-by-step lesson plans with clear instructions
- Informative documents about art theory and Serengeti connections
- Art theory overview (positive and negative space, patterns, color theory)
- Optional adaptations to challenge older artists
- Bonus craft ideas for junior artists
- Lesson 7 from the Serengeti Expedition (Core Science Curriculum)
Topics and Concepts Covered
In this art mini study, students will explore concepts like positive and negative space, patterns, color theory, and optical illusions. These art principles shape how artists communicate meaning, evoke emotions, and create depth in their work. Learning these concepts fosters creativity and critical thinking, helping children better understand visual storytelling and design. By applying these theories through Serengeti-inspired activities, students will connect art to the natural world, enriching their understanding of both. Developing these skills empowers young artists to express themselves more confidently and see the world through a new artistic lens.
Art Study: Serengeti
Unleash Creativity with the Serengeti Art Study! This engaging mini-study introduces foundational art concepts and theory through the lens of the Serengeti’s wildlife and landscapes. Perfect for young artists ages 6-12, this study uses animals like zebras, giraffes, and Serengeti-inspired art forms to explore essential concepts such as positive and negative space, color theory, contrast, and pattern-making.
Children will dive into art history with bold Tinga Tinga designs, experiment with visual illusions inspired by zebra stripes, and create animal silhouettes to understand composition. They’ll also get hands-on with printmaking techniques, using natural objects to replicate animal patterns found on the savanna. Each lesson encourages self-expression, critical thinking, and creative experimentation, ensuring kids not only make art but also learn the “why” behind the methods.
