Artist Who?

A while ago I saw a post on Pinterest where a mother made her children their own "Guess Who? " game using pictures of family members. I was inspired to make my own version using artists and their self portraits.

Warning: This was not as quick and easy as I had hoped, but I think it will make a great addition to my Free Art Station. Students will be working through art criticism without even knowing it.

By looking at the works and playing the game students will look at the elements and principles of design, details, styles, materials, ect.

While having fun, they will be participating in art criticism and gaining familiarity with a variety of artists and styles.

Playing with Lines

While presenting art to a group of students, give each student a piece of yarn.

Instruct students to use the the sting (line) to try to convey the way the painting feels.

This is great for looking at artworks that show strong emotions.

Token Response

(Adapted from the game shown above by Mary Erickson, Ph.D. and Eldon Katter, Ph.D.)

Using symbols or tokens have students place them with certain artworks based on personal preference and ascetic connections.

This game can be purchased but really it is quite simple to adapt and make your own.

Choose works based on the following…

                I like this piece

                I would like to have this in my home

                Best in show

                I dislike this piece

                That took a lot of time

                Interesting idea

                Worth the most

You could also add your own categories based on the lesson you are teaching.

For example in teaching about comic self portraits and the Artist Roy Lichtenstein my topics might be...

Best facial proportions
I like the facial expression
Goof text
best craftsmanship