After viewing a Power Point Presentation of Art from the entire continent of Africa, students chose a region for inspiration in creating their own painting. A variety of resources were used for researching cultural and geographical differences. Choices were made by students whether to use a portrait or a landscape. Personal choice in style gave students the opportunity to paint either realistically or abstractly.
Since color is an important element in painting, experimentation in mixing was encouraged. Another important element texture was used whenever possible. To enhance their paintings, students demonstrated great skill in using pattern which is evident in most of the clothing and pottery. To ensure a good use of space in the landscape paintings, a foreground, middle ground and background was developed.
