Examine how landscape painters reflect their environments in their art, in particular by studying the paintings of Charles Reynolds, a regionalist painter in Oregon. Create a style piece that is a chronicle of a community. Details »
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Learn about the physics of sound, by comparing the sound waves made by different materials, while making a beautiful and functional bell. Research the history of the bell, exploring its function and design in various cultures. Details »
Analyze various illustrations in terms of their content, implications and art. Choose a political issue or opinion and create an illustration that expresses the issue or opinion. Details »
Examine various styles of architecture and the works of well-known architects to see the basic principles of design used in building a house. Design and build a model of a home complete with furniture that adheres to planning and zoning regulations. Details »
Observe and feel different kinds of fabrics and see how they are used in fabric art. Make a class collection of fabrics and create an art project from the collection. Details »
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