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Which subject	Art
What topic	Picasso monochromatic painting
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Picasso Monochromatic Painting

Topic

Picasso Monochromatic Painting

Objectives

To understand the concept of monochromatic painting and its significance in Picasso's work.
To explore techniques in creating monochromatic artworks using a limited color palette.
To develop skills in color mixing, layering, and brush techniques.

Materials

Acrylic paints (primary colors: red, blue, yellow) and white
Paintbrushes (various sizes)
Canvas or thick paper
Palettes for mixing colors
Water cups for rinsing brushes
Rags or paper towels for cleanup
Examples of Picasso's monochromatic paintings (printed images)
Worksheet on color mixing

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Subject

Art

Class Information

Number of students: 20
Lesson length: 30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts, focusing on creating and presenting artworks and exploring artworks within historical and cultural contexts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Picasso	5 mins	Discuss Picasso's life, his monochromatic phase, and its impact. Show examples of his artwork.
2	Understanding Monochrome	5 mins	Explain the concept of monochromatic painting and the emotional impact of colors.
3	Color Mixing Exercise	10 mins	Hands-on activity where students mix primary colors with white to create different shades and tints.
4	Creating Artwork	10 mins	Students begin their own monochromatic painting using their mixed colors. Teacher provides guidance and support.
5	Cleanup and Reflection	5 mins	Students clean their work areas. Discuss what they learned about monochromatic painting as a class.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet reflecting on their monochromatic painting process and the emotions conveyed through their color choices. The completed homework will be submitted for review, but students will not present it in front of the class. Feedback will be provided individually.