Color in Nature
Observing and painting the colors found in natural objects like leaves, flowers, and stones.
Key Questions
- Compare the colors you observe in a natural object to the colors you mix with paint.
- Explain how artists use color to represent the changing seasons.
- Construct a painting inspired by the colors of a specific natural scene.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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