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Faith Ringgold

Art Projects and Curriculum

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Folk, Quilting

Media

Fabric, Oil

Heritage

African American

Gender

Female

About Faith Ringgold (1930-2024)

Faith Ringgold is an American painter, sculptor, and writer. Born in 1930, she was best known for her vibrant and politically charged works of art that explore themes of race, gender, and cultural identity. Ringgold's works are characterized by their bright colors, bold patterns, and innovative techniques, such as the use of fabric in her paintings. She was known for her powerful and imaginative depictions of African American life and her role as a pioneering figure in the American Civil Rights movement.

Over time, Ringgold became a leading figure in the American Modernist movement, and her works continue to be celebrated for their historical significance and beauty. Today, Ringgold's works can be found in major museums around the world, and she remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of our time.

Faith Ringgold Art Lesson & Art Activity

Ringgold created a beautiful combination of quilting and painting in striking works of art. Her African-American heritage inspires visual story telling in her colorful masterpieces. Student artists use cut-paper quilt designs combined with oil pastel pictures of a favorite memory to imitate her style. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Patterns

Art Activity Emphasis

Quilt Designs, Visual Storytelling

Vocabulary Learned

abstract, color, designer, frame, horizontal, pattern, shape, story quilt, vertical

Student Art Supplies

Oil Pastels, Yarn
Art Lessons for Faith Ringgold

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

Real Reviews from Real Teachers & Parents

See Why Everyone Loves Meet The Masters

Working as a volunteer with the Meet the Masters program at my son’s school this past year has been such a great experience. I believe art programs help children build confidence and instill a sense of wonder and curiosity that helps foster creativity. Meet the Masters is so wonderful because it gives young children a taste of art fundamentals while teaching them about the many styles and techniques of artists from around the world and from different time periods. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing each child in my son’s first grade class create their own unique masterpiece!

Online Elementary Art Curriculum
Kim Aish
Harbour View Elementary School, Huntington Beach, CA

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