Additional Learning Resources for Week 5: Pablo Picasso + Sylvette Series + Sol Felpeto +
Book List:
(scroll down to find the Educational Videos)
Books with * are essential to this weeks adventure.
*Picasso and Minou by P.I. Maltbie
*Just Behave, Pablo Picasso! by Jonah Winter
*Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail by Laurence Anholt
Pablo Picasso by Mike Venezia (read aloud in Spanish)
Paris in the Spring with Picasso by Joan Yolleck
The Three Musicians by Veronique Massenot
Pocket Bios: Pablo Picasso by Al Berenger
Modern Art Movements by Trewin Copplestone
If Picasso Painted a Snowman by Amy and Greg Newbold
If Picasso had a Christmas Tree by Eric Gibbons
Picasso's Trousers by Nicolas Allen
Picasso Loves Shapes by Judiee Lee
100 Pablo Picassos by Violet Lemay
Who Was Pablo Picasso? by True Kelley
When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden - Optional: Read this book and pair up with Adventures in France Week 4, all about Henri Matisse. Dive deeper into the art comparisons between these two amazing artists who lived in France at the same time.
Art Supplies:
Art paper, canvas boards, etc
Watercolor paints, acrylic paints, markers
optional additions: clay, wire, soap, recycled materials
In the Kitchen:
Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, Food coloring, salt, cream of tarter, vanilla
unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, salt, sanding sugar
Next Stop: Pablo Picasso & Abstract Art
This week we will learn about one of the Modern Masters, Pablo Picasso, who lived in France and painted some of the most amazing abstract works of art in the world. We will learn about the new style of art he created, called Cubism, and create our own Cubist self-portraits. We will also create art inspired by the blue things found in nature while learning about his "Blue Period”, plus the many works of “A Girl with a Pony Tail” and make Abstract French Meringues inspired by the style of the art he made.
“Every child is an artist.” ~ Picasso
We have included many wonderful children's books about Picasso for you to enjoy this week, plus an additional lesson, project and recipe all about an artist who is also inspired by Picasso! Color in France and Spain on your Europe map today, as Picasso lived in both countries.
List of what you will learn in this Adventure:
Artist Spotlight #1: Pablo Picasso
Cubism Self-Portrait with Art Appreciation to go along with it
Sylvette Art Appreciation, Lesson and Inspired Series of Art Project.
Artist Spotlight #2: Sol Felpeto, Abstract Artist from Spain with Art Appreciation
Picasso Pet Art
Recipes: Easy Abstract French Meringues and French Sable Cookies
Educational Videos About Picasso
These videos have been found online, watched and vetted by our curriculum creation team. Use them for inspiration with your teaching, and learning all about Picasso, along with our Art Projects and tutorials included in this week’s Adventure.
I loved these videos of Picasso painting pictures on glass. This would also make a wonderful extension activity.
He also did this type of artwork with light, “ Writing with Light” or “ Light Graffiti”
More about the Series of Art work created About Sylvette:
Watch Sol Felpeto at work in her home art studio with her cat:
French Recipes:
We have included two traditional French recipes for you to enjoy this week, which compliment our lessons and topics learned. Find videos below to help inspire you while learning how to make your own Easy Abstract French Meringues and French Sable Cookies, in animal shapes.
If you want to create a Circus Rainbow Meringue, check out this method:
Congratulations! You have completed the 5th Week of our Adventures in France, Level 1 Series!
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