Ohio Artists

I am not from Ohio.  So, when I read the Ohio Visual Arts Standards (what we need to teach the kids), one of the items was to teach about an Ohio artist.  All that I could think of was quilt makers and Amish artists.  I knew that there had to be much more to Ohio than that!
I contacted fellow Ohio art teachers - a few led me to Aminah Robinson.  Then I contacted the Columbus Museum of Art.  They also let me to Aminah Robinson.  After much research, I settled on the following lessons for your youngsters!  I love when I learn as much as the kids.

 

Kindergarten - Jim Dine One Heart

Here are a few examples.  You can see more artwork at our Artsonia exhibit here:
http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=516651&index=0

Student Artwork

Jim Dine Artwork

Student Artwork

 

 

1st Grade - Jim Dine, 4 Hearts with Warm and Cold Colors

Here are a few.  You can see more artwork at our Artsonia exhibit here:
http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=524980&index=0

Jim Dine Artwork

Student Artwork

Student Artwork

 

 

2nd Grade - Roy Lichtenstein Action Words

Here are a few examples or Student Artwork.  You can see more at our Artsonia exhibit here:
http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=519059&index=0

Lichtenstein Artwork

Student Artwork

Student Artwork

 

 

3rd Grade - Aminah Robinson Love Letters

For this lesson, I created a webquest.  Check it out here:
http://questgarden.com/142/06/5/120405141330/index.htm
Here are a few examples.  You can see more at our Artsonia exhibit here: 

http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=520129&index=0

 

 

4th Grade - Aminah Robinson Music Box

Here are a few examples.  You can see more at our Artsonia Exhibit here:
http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=522888

Aminah Robinson

For my current Grad class project, we are to create a Webquest.  This is a great opportunity!  As I read through the Ohio Visual Art Standards, I read that we need to spend some time learning about Ohio art and artist. 
As a teacher new to Ohio, this webquest began as a way for me to learn about Ohio Artists.  Our Ohio Visual Arts Standards state that students must learn about these artists, yet I had no basic knowledge of them.  I was raised in Pennsylvania, received my bachelor's degree from a Pennsylvania college then taught art in Tennessee.  I know all about Andy Warhol (from Pennsylvania) and Red Groom (from Tennessee) but I needed to know more about Ohio.

After networking with local art teachers and art museums, I learned that Aminah Robinson is a preeminent artist in the area.  I soon realized that this is someone that my students MUST learn about.  

Mt. Vernon Memory Map by Aminah Robinson

This webquest will take you and your students on a journey to learn about Aminah Robinson, letter making and finally creating an art project inspired by her "Unwritten Love Letters" artwork.

Enjoy!

Please Click Here to enjoy my newly created Webquest and to learn more about Aminah Robinson
http://questgarden.com/142/06/5/120405141330/t-index.htm