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Rangoli Sand Art

Summer Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Rangoli Sand Art

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Age Group:

School-Age

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.

Rangoli Sand Art

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Objectives:  

• Student will explore art from a different culture
  
• Students will create a piece of artwork inspired by traditional techniques
  
• Students will tell about their artwork
  

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Washington Common Core Standard

EALR 1

Washington State K–12 Arts Learning Standard: EALR 1: The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.

• Component 1.3: Understands and applies arts genres and styles of various artists, cultures, and times.

o   Creates, experiences, and examines artworks and/or performances based on arts genres and styles of various artists, cultures, and times.

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Materials: 

• Shower curtain
  
• colored sand
  
• paper
  
• examples of Rangoli art
  
• map
  
• utensils 

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Procedure: 

Begin by introducing students to the traditional Rangoli style of art. Inform them that it is a technique in India (be sure to have a map handy) created by making patterns on the floor out of rice, flour, sand, or petals. They are thought to bring good luck and are showcased in Indian homes during times of celebration and festivals. Provide students with examples of Rangoli art. Lay out a large shower curtain on the floor and provide students with different colored sand, folded paper, and various utensils to create their own Rangoli inspired patterns. You can ask open ended questions to encourage them to talk about their work and check their understanding for this style of art. 

Here are some examples:

• What do you like most about your piece? 
  
• If you could give your piece a title/name what would it be? 
  
• What do you think about this style of art? Was it difficult or not? How so? 

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Assessment: 

Observe and record student’s actions during the activity. How did they go about spreading the sand? What did they have to say about their finished work? What did they say about this particular style of art? 

Click on the photos to enlarge.

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What is Rangoli? 

Rangoli is the art of drawing images and designs on the floor with colored sand, rice, or flour. It is a form of folk art from India and stands as a sign of welcome and thought to bring good luck In India, this art is temporary. Each design stays only for a day or two, as it is often redone as part of a daily routine. One of the most popular arts among Indian women, rangoli is an age old custom. Designs are passed down through the generations, some of them being hundreds of years old.

Hindu Legend:  During the month of Maarkazhi, the Goddess Andal prayed to Lord Thirumal to marry her.  Her wish came true and others also began to pray to have the husband of their dreams.  During this month, unmarried women paint rangolis to welcome Lord Thirumal in hopes that they will have the same good fortune as Andal.

Rangoli: Discovering the Art of Indian Decoration
by Anuradha Ananth (Author), Shailja Jain (Illustrator) 

 

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