Project ARTiculate

Landscapes with David Mollett

Kindergarten

John Lentine, Art Specialist

Students examine landscapes by Fairbanks artist David Mollett looking at fore, middle and backgrounds. They then paint a landscape demonstrating what they learned.

Objectives and assessment criteria

Students will:

1. learn about Fairbanks artist David Mollett.
2. examine land forms including foreground, middle ground and background.
3. learn that things close up show more detail and far away shows none.
4. draw lines to create a landscape with fore, middle and background.
5. use art materials appropriately.