Identity Boxes

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Identity Boxes

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Artists Lucas Samaras and Joseph Cornell both explored the idea of personal identity through their art. Both created small "portrait" boxes that reveal as well as conceal identity through the use of objects and symbols. Students will research the artists' lives and background and then use the concepts of symbolic representation to present themselves by creating their own box that communicates their personal identity. Students will decorate their box and draw and display their self-portrait on the outside, inviting the viewer to find out more. They will then explore the concepts of visual symbols and metaphors and thoughtfully choose at least three items to represent their inner selves to go inside the box.

Education Levels:

5, 6, 7, 8

Subject:

Process Skills, Listening Comprehension, Visual Arts

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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Keywords:

Samaras, Lucas , Cornell, Joseph , Symbols, Self-portraits, Identity, Logos

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

ARTSEDGE

Is Part Of:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Computer with Internet access; Personal objects and pictures; Small paper bags; Large sheets of white paper; Boxes for each student

Learning Time:

1 hour 45 minutes

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/LessonPrintables/grade-6-8/i...

Required Learning:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/LessonPrintables/grade-6-8/i...

Required Learning:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/LessonPrintables/grade-6-8/i...

Required Learning:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/LessonPrintables/grade-6-8/i...

Assessment:

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/LessonPrintables/grade-6-8/i...

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, Arts

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Authentic assessment

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction, Individualized instruction

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

The National Standards for Arts Education (1994)

Visual Arts

Content Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes

Achievement Standard:

Students select media, techniques, and processes; analyze what makes them effective or not effective in communicating ideas; and reflect upon the effectiveness of their choices

Broad Correlation

The National Standards for Arts Education (1994)

Visual Arts

Content Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions

Achievement Standard:

Students generalize about the effects of visual structures and functions and reflect upon these effects in their own work

Broad Correlation

The National Standards for Arts Education (1994)

Visual Arts

Content Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

Achievement Standard:

Students describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their own artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration

1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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