5th graders compared and contrasted the Hispanic cultural holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Halloween. They studied the etchings and printmaking of Jose Guadalupe Posada, most importantly La Calavera Catrina (Catrina the Skull). They focused their etchings on the Calaveras(skulls) observed in their research of this celebration for family members that had passed away. They created their sketch, etched it into foam, then painted and printed to create a 4 square artwork. This repeating four square print style was also compared to the pop-art styings of Andy Warhol. We learned so much, covering many artists, artistic styles and mediums.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Printmaking with Dia de los Muertos
5th graders compared and contrasted the Hispanic cultural holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Halloween. They studied the etchings and printmaking of Jose Guadalupe Posada, most importantly La Calavera Catrina (Catrina the Skull). They focused their etchings on the Calaveras(skulls) observed in their research of this celebration for family members that had passed away. They created their sketch, etched it into foam, then painted and printed to create a 4 square artwork. This repeating four square print style was also compared to the pop-art styings of Andy Warhol. We learned so much, covering many artists, artistic styles and mediums.
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