Art Class, Level 5: Lion Print From China
$6.00
A print image of a lion from China inspires this lesson. Students create a printing block with pieces of styrofoam plates and cardboard, and use this to create their print. The lesson requires a brayer, printing ink, and a flat surface for loading ink onto the brayer.
For grades 7 and up | This is a digital resource.
Published by ArtAchieve.
Product Description
Dan Polzin, a friend of ours who is living and working (and traveling a lot!) in China, has been sending us pictures of his travels, and this lion image seemed like a perfect subject for a challenging print project. It also provides us with some interesting insight into the history and culture of China.
We use the original Chinese art work as inspiration for making a print. We wanted to make sure that the project used inexpensive, easily-available materials, so our printing block is made of sections of foam cut from foam plates or carry-out boxes that we glue to a piece of cardboard. It takes several pieces of foam to make the printing plate, but the resulting surface makes an excellent printing plate!
Try printing on several types and colors of paper, and see what a difference the paper can make on the print.
This lesson includes both POWERPOINT and VIDEO versions of the lesson plus 2 downloadable printouts: a warmup and a drawing of the lion.
Approximate Time Needed to Complete the Art Class:
- Assembling the printing plate: 20 minutes
- Drawing the lion and it’s background: 30 minutes
- Etching the drawing into the plate: 45 minutes
- Printing the pictures: 20 minutes
- Total time: about 2 hours
Families will have access to the online lesson for one year from the date of purchase.
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