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Embracing Challenges
Students learn about artists who faced different mental and physical challenges, and complete a recycled sculpture by getting their own series of challenges.
LESSON 1
SW learn about Judith Scott, an artist born with down syndrome who created abstract fiber sculptures; they then use found or recycled materials to begin building a sculpture.
LESSON 2
SW learn about the artist Chuck Close, who is has a mental disorder called ‘Face Blindness’ as well as paralysis later in life; they then have time to finish their sculptures from lesson 1.
LESSON 3
SW learn about the artists Wassily Kandinsky who had synesthesia (heard colors); they then participate in a color mixing challenge.
LESSON 4
SW learn about Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for immersive installations full of patterns and bright colors who states that her art is primarily inspired by her hallucinations; they then have time to paint their sculpture.
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The full lesson plans include links to video content and discussion images, and is available for free by following the link below.
James_Dunkin Donuts
Jia_The Mad Robot
Kaedin_Triple H
Kwesi_Rocket Emerge
Logan_Duck
Madilyne_Fountain of Colors
