by Erin REHIL | Oct 14, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Visual Arts
After researching the history and methods of 20th century abstract art, students in Grade 9 are now busy planning and executing their own works of abstraction. How can we take a real-life object and break it down into something less recognizable? Here are some methods...
by Erin REHIL | Oct 14, 2021 | Creativity, Action, Service, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
When we set up the ABIS ceramics room, we decided to create tile swatches for each of our purchased glaze colors so that students in art classes would be able to see a preview of what each color looks like after firing. A number of students were interested in helping...
by Erin REHIL | Oct 10, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Visual Arts
After researching the history and methods of 20th century abstract art, students in Grade 9 are now busy planning and executing their own works of abstraction. How can we take a real-life object and break it down into something less recognizable? Here are some methods...
by Erin REHIL | Sep 20, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Visual Arts
Ritual objects have been in use since the beginning of human history. We usually think of figurines, incense burners and other treasures from ancient cultures, but what about our own contemporary rituals, like that morning cup of coffee or after-shower skincare...
by Erin REHIL | Sep 20, 2021 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Visual Arts
UK artist Kate Malone is inspired by the world around her, and combines natural elements to create sculptural forms that are totally new. Grade 7 students have been researching and sketching exotic fruits with interesting characteristics. Now that their creative...
