Aboe Da’oedschool
Utrecht
Age 8-10
Purpose:
The children become acquainted with geometrical patterns which can be
found in Islamic art and in the work of artists like M.C. Escher
The children create their own artwork with geometrical patterns with stamps
made of potatoes.
Materials:
Various examples of Islamic art and works of artists like M.C. Escher.
Paint
Paper
Potatoes to make stamps
A knife to carve the stamps
Introduction:
The teacher shows the children various examples of Islamic art and work
of artists like M.C. Escher and discusses geometrical forms and symmetry
and rhythm which can be found in these examples.
Main part:
- The children design stamps to use for their artwork (the teacher carves the stamps for the children). The stamps have geometrical and fantasy forms.
- The
children create a work of art by printing the stamps in various orientations,
using symmetry and rhythm.
Conclusion:
An exposition is made in the classroom. The works are discussed with the
children.
