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Dot Dot Seurat: Discovering Pointillism

Activity:  

Dot Dot Seurat: Discovering Pointillism

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.

Objectives:  

Children will:​

• share information about the famous artist Seurat.
• be introduced to more advanced art vocabulary.

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.6.5b

Candidate promotes children’s vocabulary development

• b) Regularly introduces children to more advanced vocabulary

Dot Dot Seurat: Discovering Pointillism

Materials: 

• Q-tips
  
• paint
  
• thick paper
• copies of Seurat and his works 

Resources:

• Georges Seurat Videos
• Paint Like Seurat
• Georges Seurat: French Draftsman and Painter

Procedure: 

• Introduce Seurat to the children.
  
• Give them a short history of his life and give them examples of his work.
• Explain that Seurat used an art style called pointillism.
  
• This is an art technique of using small dots in a pattern to create a larger image.
  
• Answer any questions the children have about pointillism.
• Invite the children to practice pointillism at an art area.
• When finished, regroup and discuss how the new art technique went. 

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children at work. When prompted, were they able to explain the term pointillism? What did they have to say about Seurat and his artwork? Take pictures of the children creating and display the photographs along with their finished pieces in your classroom.

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Literature for Teaching Art

The following are just a few suggestions for incorporating literature into your artists study: ​

Just Behave, Pablo Picasso!
by Jonah Winter
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​This read aloud focuses on Picasso in his early years. Children will be inspired by Picasso’s resilience and courage to be creative.

Action Jackson
by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
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​Introduce abstract art to your students with the “splatter” paintings of Jackson Pollock.  

Frida
by Jonah Winter
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​Learn about the life of the incredibly talented Frida Kahlo in this highly informative picture book. 

Uncle Andy's
​by James Warhola
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​Discover “Pop Art” with this wonderful visit to Andy Worhol’s house

Too Much Glue
by Jason Lefebvre
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​This silly tale is about a boy named Matty who loves creating with glue. Children will love the outrageous plot and the vibrant illustrations.