Abstract Painting: Exploring Emotion
Students will create abstract paintings, using color, line, and shape to express emotions or ideas without representational forms.
Key Questions
- Explain how abstract art communicates meaning without recognizable subjects.
- Construct an abstract painting that conveys a specific emotion.
- Critique how different abstract artists use elements and principles to evoke feelings.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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