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the artist
the artist - 1EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
We are surrounded by colors everywhere Did you know that there are different kinds of colors To complete this task learn the difference between primary and secondary colors and create a color wheel
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
Now use paints pastels or colored dough and create a color wheel showing how to mix the colors Your leader will provide a template for you to use
Our world is made up of a beautiful array of colors lines textures and more All of these things help create artworks that can take our breath away While working on this emblem you will have a chance to explore the joys of color and dabble in your own creations Take time to enjoy the process as you learn the key concepts of the field of art
To earn The Artist emblem you must complete FOUR tasks
the artist - 2EXPLORERS
An artist often wants to use a color and make it darker or lighter How can he do this It all comes down to knowing how to make shades and tints Your troop leader will explain the difference between these two color techniques Use a paint set and use the black and white to create different shades and tints of a color Then use those colors to create a monochromatic (one color) artwork
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the _____________________ the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the _______________________ it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
Art comes in many varieties For this task take a trip to a local art museum or virtual art museum List five different types of art work in the space provided below and on the next page and journal a sentence about each art genre
EXAMPLEMosaic mdash I loved how all the small pieces came together to make an amazing single work
Task 3 art museum
the artist - 3EXPLORERS
Many artists will choose to create works that are either representational or abstract Representational artwork resembles real world views of items in our world Abstract art uses shapes colors and lines to create art that may or may not have been inspired by something from our world To complete this task use your crayons or colored pencils and create an example of each style of art
Task 4 representational abstract art
1 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
the artist - 4EXPLORERS
Choose one of the art history periods listed below and present information about that time period You may choose to write a one-page paper create a PowerPoint arrange a photo montage give a speech or use your own idea to share the information you learned with your group Keep pictures in your Explorer notebook
Task 5 art history
bull Stone Age
bull Egyptian
bull Byzantine
bull Renaissance
bull Baroque
bull Romanticism
bull Realism
bull Impressionism
bull Surrealism
bull Pop Art
the artist - 5EXPLORERS
Taking a good picture is not as easy as it first seems There are elements skills and education behind those beautiful photos you see in magazines and on the walls
Advice for taking a good photograph
bull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high or from above)
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object
Now grab a camera and take pictures of at least five subjects that you think exhibit qualities of art This may be a beautiful window in your chapel a fluffy squirrel outside your door or the high rise down the street Once you have taken your pictures have them printed and share them with your troop Include them in your Explorer notebook
Task 6 photography
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 2EXPLORERS
An artist often wants to use a color and make it darker or lighter How can he do this It all comes down to knowing how to make shades and tints Your troop leader will explain the difference between these two color techniques Use a paint set and use the black and white to create different shades and tints of a color Then use those colors to create a monochromatic (one color) artwork
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the _____________________ the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the _______________________ it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
Art comes in many varieties For this task take a trip to a local art museum or virtual art museum List five different types of art work in the space provided below and on the next page and journal a sentence about each art genre
EXAMPLEMosaic mdash I loved how all the small pieces came together to make an amazing single work
Task 3 art museum
the artist - 3EXPLORERS
Many artists will choose to create works that are either representational or abstract Representational artwork resembles real world views of items in our world Abstract art uses shapes colors and lines to create art that may or may not have been inspired by something from our world To complete this task use your crayons or colored pencils and create an example of each style of art
Task 4 representational abstract art
1 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
the artist - 4EXPLORERS
Choose one of the art history periods listed below and present information about that time period You may choose to write a one-page paper create a PowerPoint arrange a photo montage give a speech or use your own idea to share the information you learned with your group Keep pictures in your Explorer notebook
Task 5 art history
bull Stone Age
bull Egyptian
bull Byzantine
bull Renaissance
bull Baroque
bull Romanticism
bull Realism
bull Impressionism
bull Surrealism
bull Pop Art
the artist - 5EXPLORERS
Taking a good picture is not as easy as it first seems There are elements skills and education behind those beautiful photos you see in magazines and on the walls
Advice for taking a good photograph
bull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high or from above)
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object
Now grab a camera and take pictures of at least five subjects that you think exhibit qualities of art This may be a beautiful window in your chapel a fluffy squirrel outside your door or the high rise down the street Once you have taken your pictures have them printed and share them with your troop Include them in your Explorer notebook
Task 6 photography
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 3EXPLORERS
Many artists will choose to create works that are either representational or abstract Representational artwork resembles real world views of items in our world Abstract art uses shapes colors and lines to create art that may or may not have been inspired by something from our world To complete this task use your crayons or colored pencils and create an example of each style of art
Task 4 representational abstract art
1 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5 _________________ mdash _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
the artist - 4EXPLORERS
Choose one of the art history periods listed below and present information about that time period You may choose to write a one-page paper create a PowerPoint arrange a photo montage give a speech or use your own idea to share the information you learned with your group Keep pictures in your Explorer notebook
Task 5 art history
bull Stone Age
bull Egyptian
bull Byzantine
bull Renaissance
bull Baroque
bull Romanticism
bull Realism
bull Impressionism
bull Surrealism
bull Pop Art
the artist - 5EXPLORERS
Taking a good picture is not as easy as it first seems There are elements skills and education behind those beautiful photos you see in magazines and on the walls
Advice for taking a good photograph
bull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high or from above)
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object
Now grab a camera and take pictures of at least five subjects that you think exhibit qualities of art This may be a beautiful window in your chapel a fluffy squirrel outside your door or the high rise down the street Once you have taken your pictures have them printed and share them with your troop Include them in your Explorer notebook
Task 6 photography
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 4EXPLORERS
Choose one of the art history periods listed below and present information about that time period You may choose to write a one-page paper create a PowerPoint arrange a photo montage give a speech or use your own idea to share the information you learned with your group Keep pictures in your Explorer notebook
Task 5 art history
bull Stone Age
bull Egyptian
bull Byzantine
bull Renaissance
bull Baroque
bull Romanticism
bull Realism
bull Impressionism
bull Surrealism
bull Pop Art
the artist - 5EXPLORERS
Taking a good picture is not as easy as it first seems There are elements skills and education behind those beautiful photos you see in magazines and on the walls
Advice for taking a good photograph
bull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high or from above)
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object
Now grab a camera and take pictures of at least five subjects that you think exhibit qualities of art This may be a beautiful window in your chapel a fluffy squirrel outside your door or the high rise down the street Once you have taken your pictures have them printed and share them with your troop Include them in your Explorer notebook
Task 6 photography
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 5EXPLORERS
Taking a good picture is not as easy as it first seems There are elements skills and education behind those beautiful photos you see in magazines and on the walls
Advice for taking a good photograph
bull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high or from above)
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object
Now grab a camera and take pictures of at least five subjects that you think exhibit qualities of art This may be a beautiful window in your chapel a fluffy squirrel outside your door or the high rise down the street Once you have taken your pictures have them printed and share them with your troop Include them in your Explorer notebook
Task 6 photography
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
bible time
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Date Completed
Emblem Completion
the artist - 6EXPLORERS
ON TARGETTake time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
2 Corinthians 517 NIV
ldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
reach for the stars
the artist - 7EXPLORERS
Date Completed
Leaderrsquos or Resource Personrsquos Signature
Star Completion
To complete the Reach for the Stars activity finish the task below
Time to put all that you have learned to good use and create your own masterpiece Use the knowledge from this emblem and choose two of the following projects to complete and share with your leader
bull Canvas painting using acrylics or watercolors
bull Paper collage
bull Mosaic
bull Charcoal drawing
bull Printed and framed photograph
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
leader resource
the artist - 8
the artist
EXPLORERS
Task 1 color wheel
Art can be an entertaining experience Remember to encourage your boys to just enjoy the process Art is not about perfection but about learning and allowing oneself to create Planning ahead and having the materials ready and available may be time-consuming so be prepared to spend time preparing and purchase materials if need be
To earn The Artist emblem Explorers must complete FOUR tasks
Explorers will need materials that can mix in order to discover the differences of primary and secondary colors This can be achieved with colored dough or clay as well as paints and pastels You want a medium that will mix easily Crayons and colored pencils do not always get the desired effect
Primary Colors mdash These are the colors that cannot be created by mixing any other colors together All other colors come from mixing these three colors They are RED YELLOW and BLUE
Secondary Colors mdash These colors are made when two primary colors are mixed They are ORANGE GREEN and VIOLET
If you want to take this lesson a step farther you can teach the boys that if you mix colors across from each other on the color wheel (complementary colors) you can make the color brown each time You have to start with the lighter color and add the darker color in a little at a time Red + Green = Brown Orange + Purple = Brown Yellow + Violet = Brown
Online resourcesThis video shows a good way to mix colors httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ekuLw4KRCHw
More advanced paint color mixing httpwillkempartschoolcomcolour-mixing-basics-with- acrylic-paint
Mixing online if paint is not available httptrycolorscom httpwwwcolortoolsnetcolor_mixerhtml httpwwwcolorwithleocomart_colorwheelphp
Interactive Color Wheel httpthevirtualinstructorcommembersinteractive-color-wheel
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 9EXPLORERS
Color WheelColor the wheel with the primary and secondary colors and label them
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 10EXPLORERS
Allow the boys to discover how adding white and black to the other colors change their appearance Once they have had the opportunity to investigate what happens give them supplies to create a picture They will need to use one base color and then add white andor black to make different shades and tints to create their picture It can be an abstract picture or one with a modern feel Allow them to discover what they can do using only one color
TINT mdash This is a color created by adding white to a color The more white you add the lighter the color becomes
SHADE mdash When you add black to a color a shade is created The more black you add to a color the darker it becomes
Task 2 tintsshades
If there is not a local museum to visit there are many online tours available Art museums display many styles of art so there will be artwork portraying nudity violence and other topics Please be prepared for these topics to arise
Online resourcesNational Gallery of Art mdash httpwwwngagovexhibitionswebtoursshtm
Louvre mdash httpwwwlouvrefrenvisites-en-ligne
Types of artYou will see many types of art at the museums Accept any answers that the student viewed
Common types of art
Task 3 art museum
bull Watercolor painting
bull Acrylic painting
bull Tapestry
bull Vases
bull Jewelry
bull Sculpture
bull Mobiles
bull Collages
bull Stained glass
bull Photography
bull Mosaic
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 11EXPLORERS
If possible pick up an art book at the library or local school print some examples from online or be ready to show some pictures on your computer showing the differences between representational art and abstract art
Representational art shows items that are easily recognized This can be shown in paintings drawings sculptures and more
httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomrepresentational-arthtm httparthistoryaboutcomcsreferencefrepresentationhtm httpsenwikipediaorgwikiRepresentation_28arts29 httpthevirtualinstructorcomtypes-of-arthtml
Abstract art uses shapes colors lines textures and materials in the creation It does not represent reality but will sometimes convey emotion in the colors and order of shapes
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAbstract_art httpwwwvisual-arts-corkcomabstract-arthtm httpwwwteachkidsartnettagabstract-art
NOTE When encouraging your boys to create an artwork of each style it may be a good option to give them an item to use to make a still life representational picture Sometimes choosing the item to draw or paint is one of the hardest parts
Task 4 representational abstract art
If your troop chooses this task to complete give your group plenty of time and resources for research Below are basic definitions for each time period
Stone Age mdash This art may be called prehistoric Examples would be cave drawings stone statues and pottery
Egyptian mdash Most artwork of this period was created to be included in a tomb for a divine purpose not for human enjoyment This art time period includes many pictures of people and animals Items we see will include tombs jewelry rugs vases and wall carvings
Byzantine mdash This period included artwork that was more symbolic in the pieces It often portrayed people and religious figures
Task 5 art history
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 12EXPLORERS
Renaissance mdash The reawakening period of art history This time produced large art pieces that showed representational works The artists were often paid by families with money to create beautiful works
Baroque mdash This art became popular in Italy in the 1600s Much of the art showed religious scenes including emotions and drama One of the key elements is that you can usually see a kind of movement in this artwork
Romanticism mdash This art centered on emotions and feelings The subjects depicted varied greatly across the board It started in Europe but spread throughout the world
Realism mdash Artwork from this period was very representational It worked to show exactly what was seen in the real world
Impressionism mdash France was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement These French artists often painted outside and utilized many varieties of lighting to influence their work
Surrealism mdash This time in art history showed images from random thoughts andor dreams Many might say that paintings from this time make little sense to the beginner viewer
Pop Art mdash The art during this time used icons that arewere popular in the modern world A viewer may see popular celebrities products or logos included in the art of this period
Art History Investigation Questionsbull When was this movement
bull List the characteristics from the art during this time
bull Tell about the famous art and artists of this period
bull What are some things you find interesting about art during this time
bull Who is your favorite artist or artwork Why
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 13EXPLORERS
Advice for taking a good photographbull Hold your camera still and give it time to focus In many shops today you can pick up
tripods to hold your camera still With your Explorers share with them that they often can stabilize their arms by resting them on a table or counter near by so that the camera is held still during the photograph
bull Keep the photo simple allowing one or two things to be the center of interest It is easy to take mass pictures but a true photographer will take the time to pick out the parts that are of greatest interest and zoom in with the camera or walk closer and capture that part of the scene limiting the items photographed
bull Donrsquot be afraid to zoom in or move closer to bring in more detail
bull Experiment with several angles (down low up high from above) Sometimes it is enjoyable to stand on a chair or lie on the ground to see a photo opportunity from a different view Encourage the Explorers to think outside of the box when it comes to angles
bull Pay attention to the lighting
mdash Front lighting light comes from behind you If this photo has people in it this kind of lighting can cause them to squint so the photographer may need to adjust their stance to avoid this
mdash Side lighting light comes from side of item photographed
mdash Back lighting light shines on back of object Occasionally this lighting may create a glow around the object being photographed and shadow the front surface
Task 6 photography
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
bible time
the artist - 14EXPLORERS
Leader Resource the artist - Bible Study
2 Corinthians 517 NIVldquoTherefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has
come The old has gone the new is hererdquo
Supplies White board with a person drawn on it
Introduction Who loves my picture Isnrsquot it nice It is a self-portrait I was wondering if you could help me I need someone to come draw some clothes on my picture (Choose a volunteer and have them draw clothes) Now what do you think Oh I know I need a hat Who can draw a hat on my head (Choose a volunteer and have them draw a hat) Much better but I really need shoes Who will help me out (Choose a volunteer and have them draw shoes) Love it but Irsquom missing my laptop cellphone and trumpet (Insert three things that the kids normally see you with) Who can draw these for me (Choose a volunteer and have them draw the items) Wow this picture isreallybad We are not the best white board drawers are we Wouldnrsquot it be nice if we could just make it all go away so we donrsquot have to look at it again (Give time for response) Oh thatrsquos right mdash we can just erase it and have a clean board You know I have a Bible verse that talks about that same idea
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
the artist - 15EXPLORERS
Scripture Letrsquos read 2 Corinthians 517 In this Scripture we find out that when we give our lives to Jesus our past is erased So if our past is filled with sin and things that arenrsquot that great we can rest in the fact that God has made us a new creation That old life is behind us and He wipes it away just like we wiped away that crazy picture on the dry erase board God forgives our sins He wipes them away so that we can have a fresh start Now isnrsquot that good news
ON TARGET
Take time this week and write a short note to God Thank Him for erasing a specific sin for which you are sorry from your life
PRAYER
Dear Jesus Thank you for making us a new creation when we believe in You We all do things that we are not proud of We are happy that You can wipe it away Help us not to do those things again It feels good to be new and fresh and ready to start and let the world see You shine through us In Your name amen
