Before the 5th graders build cardboard trees for the Russian Hallway Exhibit, they are familiarizing themselves with working with cardboard. They have to build their name in a way that is inspired by an art style which originated in Russia; Constructivism. This art movement gave the Russian artist the chance to express themselves independent of particular dictates of the government.

Mr. Meunier teaches the fourth graders how to roll slabs as they begin work on their ceramic matryoshka.

 Before the fifth graders build the trees of Russia for the hallway exhibit, they are learning how to use cardboard as a building material.

 

RUSSIAN FOLK PAINTING

The second graders are getting ready to learn how to use their brush to do Russian folk art.

     

Third Grade's Onion Dome Towers

The third graders are working as a group to construct an onion dome tower that was inspired by the Russian architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral. These will be displayed in the hallway as a part of our exhibit which celebrates our study of Russia. The third graders are in charge of the urban areas of Russia. 

This group is making swift progress.

Artists have strong ideas and Mr. Meunier is trying to help the group find a compromise.

Thanks, Mr. Meunier!

Happy 2017!!!

To start the year off OTES art students will be transforming the hallway outside the art room into an art exhibit which celebrates the Asian country of Russia.  The students will explore changes in Russian art throughout history. Such as the writing of a  pysanky to the Imperial Faberge Eggs.

 Russia has a rich history with the Visual Arts and since it is the largest country in the world it has various types of climates, geographical variations, animals, and folk arts. We hope to be finished the hallway by the middle of February. We'll keep you posted along the way.