Unit Overview:
James Wyeth, his father Andrew Wyeth, and his grandfather N.C. Wyeth achieved international recognition for their art. This unit includes research and studio lessons focusing on the illustrations of N.C. Wyeth, the watercolor drybrush paintings of Andrew Wyeth, and the portraiture of James Wyeth. There is also a comparison study of the three generations and an interdisciplinary lesson about dance captured as visual art.
Lesson Overviews:
Students learn about N.C. Wyeth and illustration, and examine a number of works by the artist.
Students work in expert teams to research the life and work of the Wyeth family of artists.
Students observe and learn about dance and create a series of artworks depicting a type of dance or specific dancer.
