Today we had such an interesting day at the Painting Studio. The theme: abstract. What is abstract?
We started with a simple idea that everyone would be able to connect to. A simple shape that is easily created in our minds from early stages of our learning.
This would be an apple. Simple in shape and an idea that can easily can be transformed.
How can we explain abstract in a simple way to kids? Easy. Let them start by exploring the shape itself and then adding or erasing parts of the drawing. Then, alter the remaining sketch with black and white areas.
I love the way the kids concentrate while learning new concepts. Sometimes the words like : monochromatic, proportion, perspective or composition can sometimes inhibit the use of simple language. However, these kids are amazing and dare to try to incorporate all these terms into their common language during the class and outside.
Let them trace lines and use the white paper just to think in the IDEA of an apple. What is it in that the apple that creates the IDEA of an apple? Could be the colour?Could be the shape?Could be the stem?
It is interesting to listen to all the definitions the kids have for the same simple figure-idea.
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