Behind the Reality of Fantasy
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it.” - Lloyd Alexander
Lesson Plans
This unit is created to cover one session for the art program Play, Paint and Create. This after school program covers six classes once a week and each class time is one hour period. The idea is to take the student through a journey through the art history of fantasy from the 17th Century and the realistic masterpieces to the 21st Century and the magical successful sagas of our times. Students will be able to experience different individual and collaborative art projects and discussions. All lesson plans included: Overview, objectives, essential questions, materials, discussions, extension, activities, assessments and other resources.
LESSON 1: The Reality of Jan Vermeer
LESSON 2: Franz Mark: Color and Reality
LESSON 3: Picasso Wants to Be a Kid Again
LESSON 4: The Busy World of Richard Scarry
LESSON 5: Walt Disney: Dreams and Fairy Tales
LESSON 6: Lightsabers, Magic Wands and Diaries?
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