September 19, 2007

Today we had a little writing activity.  I showed a picture that the class hadn’t seen and they had to write out two columns.  One column was brainstorming the 5 ways we look at art.  In the other column, they had to write an essay about the picture.

Afterwards, we talked more about Mesopotamian Art.  We finished the Assyrians and almost finished the Neo-Babylonians and Persians.  Next time, we will finish this up and start Egypt.  Tests were handed back today.  If you haven’t taken the test, please get with me.  I would like to do it either after school on Thursday or Friday.

September 17, 2007

Today we started the chapter on Mesopotamia.  We started talking about specific works of art.  Art of Jericho, Catal Huyuk, Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon were discussed.  The power point for this is on the website.

*Hint for next time:  We’ll have a little quiz next time on some of the art we saw so be ready.  Review your notes.  An extra credit question will be “What is the name of the Babylonian emperor that defeated the Assyrians?”  So look that one up and you’ll get it right on the quiz.

September 13, 2007

Today we took the first test.  It took most of the period.  We almost have it completely corrected.  Your review sheets were also due today as an assignment.  Next time we are starting Mesopotamia.  If you didn’t take the test, please talk to me so we can arrange a time for you to do that.

September 11, 2007

Today we were going to take a test, but I didn’t tell you that, so we spent the time reviewing instead. The review sheet is on my website under the Basics page. It is an assignment that is due next time. Next time, THURSDAY, is THE TEST! It won’t be bad. Just know the principles and elements. Know the 5 ways we look at art because you will have to do that for two or three different pieces of art. Also, review your Prehistoric Art notes.

After reviewing, we introduced the Mesopotamia unit. We went over the Unit Concepts and some background information. That worksheep is also now on the website.

September 7, 2007

Today was a really fun day. We decided to make our own cave art. Rather than using caves, we used cardboard boxes. We took straws, sucked up some tempera paint, and then blew it out all over our hands to make a negative imprint. We also used sponges and our hands to draw animals and other cave art. It was a blast!