Consider how architecture reflects the history, culture and economics of the area as well as the art of the architect. Research the history of a building in Portland, OR for a tour presentation of the building with a report, map and illustration. Details »
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Consider how jewelry enhances one's personality and understand the significance of body decoration in different cultures. Explore how a 2-dimensional drawing can be transformed into a 3-dimensional object by creating a piece of jewelry from clay. Details »
Delve into the history of weaving and discover that cartoons were first made by weavers. Role play as a commissioned artist working with a client and create a cartoon representing artwork that satisfies both parties. Details »
Examine how writing developed by studying the shapes used in ancient scripts and consider how writing can be incorporated with the visual arts. Create a sketchbook or journal of daily life using rubbings and make a layered collage. Details »
Explore the genre of landscape painting, examining various styles of painting used throughout history and use positive and negative spaces to create new paintings. Hear from James Lavadour, an abstract expressionist, on his style of landscape painting. Details »
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Arts Everywhere
Discover how music, art and words can evoke our emotions and also unify us in protest, joy and sorrow.
Music in Every Classroom
Create a musical instrument and learn about rhythm, sound, how music affects mood and the role it plays in our lives.
