Art

Art Vocabulary

posted Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 PM by cdavis@acton.k12.me.us

ART classes are organized around mastering the National Standards for Visual Art. Students look at art created by famous artists, artists currently practicing and work created by classmates. We discuss art using vocabulary connected to the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. 
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ART ELEMENTS:
LINE
SHAPE
COLOR
VALUE
TEXTURE
SPACE
FORM

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:

CONTRAST
BALANCE
MOVEMENT
EMPHASIS
RHYTHM
VARIETY
PATTERN
UNITY

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 SEE WHAT HE OR SHE WILL TELL YOU!




Sculptures Installed!

posted Oct 26, 2017, 7:51 AM by cdavis@acton.k12.me.us

Six new sculptures have been installed on the school grounds. Sixth through eighth grade students in the EXPLORE Visual Art program participated in creating the sculptures with visiting artist Ann Thompson. She brought bicycle parts and nylon climbing rope and taught us how to weave between the spokes. The pieces are weatherproof and colorful. They move with the wind. Please be sure to notice them as you drive around the front of the school or visit the back playground.

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