About the Artist
Henri Rousseau (1844-1910)
A French artist who brought jungle landscapes to life with his vivid imagination. His tropical plants and jungle animals are explored and created in the children’s artwork. Students will create a colorful composition of plant and animal shapes using paint crayons.
style
Impressionist, Primitist
Media
Oil
HERITAGE
French
gender
Male
Henri Rousseau Curriculum & Art Projects for Kids
Art Elements Taught
Shape, Value
Art Activity Emphasis
Jungle Foliage and Animals
Student Art Supplies
Watercolor Crayons, Watercolor Brushes
Vocabulary Learned
background, detail, foreground, realistic, shape, value
This artist unit is part of Track E along with six other artists. All tracks include:
- Implementation guide to manage scheduling, volunteers & communication
- Multi-level, age-appropriate curriculum for all seven artists in this track
- Engaging PowerPoint visuals that include vocabulary, art concepts & music
- Timed, illustrated & scripted lessons perfect for teachers or volunteers
- Hands-on technique worksheets, art project details, art prints, games & props
*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.
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