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Lesson Plans:
Day Eight: Frank Lloyd Wright
Author: Kathryn Maxwell
Grade Level: Art Class Grade 8
Indiana Education Standards: Visual Arts Standards 1 (History), 3 and 4
(Criticism), 5 (Aesthetics), 11 (Careers and Community), and 13 (Integrated
Studies)
NOTE: Showing of the complete videos requires two to three class
periods. I use it as an optional activity for students who lack the skills to
successfully complete a two-point perspective drawing. These students watch the
video, Three Wright Eras: Places for Living, Work, Worship, complete the
outline, and then write a summary about the life and times of Frank Lloyd
Wright.
8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.13
Rationale: The students have become familiar with the art of
architecture by viewing and discussing slides of architectural styles. They have
defined vocabulary, drawn architectural structures, and drawn a house in
two-point perspective with step-by-step instruction from the teacher. They have
taken a vocabulary quiz and an architect quiz. Students enjoy watching movies.
Art history is as important for students as is art production or art
appreciation. Movies provide yet another media for exploring the arts.
Therefore, students can learn about the life of American architect Frank Lloyd
Wright by watching a movie.
8.6.2
Preparation: Sign out or have ready a VCR and television monitor.
Have the video of Frank Lloyd Wright ready to start in the VCR. Check the VCR
and video to make sure it is operational. Make copies of the "Frank Lloyd
Wright Outline" handout for the class. Have extra pencils available.
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.13
Objectives: While viewing the video
on the life of Frank Lloyd Wright, the student will be able to:
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take notes about the man’s philosophy on
architecture
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take notes about his early childhood, his social
pursuits, and his personality
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briefly outline his style of architectural
production
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list some of his more
famous works
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reflect on how significant events in Wright’s
life influenced his architecture
8.3.2 Enrichment Objective:
After viewing the movie, the student will organize notes and write a
reflective two-page summary on the life and works of Frank Lloyd Wright and his
influence on modern architecture.
8.1
Introduction: This week you have become familiar with architecture
through the study of slides depicting various styles, drawing
examples of architectural elements, studying and being quizzed over
architectural vocabulary, and drawing buildings in two-point perspective. Now,
it is time to be introduced to an American architect who is considered to be the
most influential and arrogant designer of the twentieth century. His name is
Frank Lloyd Wright. You may be living in a house that was influenced by his
architectural genius. It will begin with an interview, and then discuss his
childhood, his many scandals, a murder, infidelity, Wright’s ingenious designs,
his school, his eccentricities, and his greatest masterpiece.
8.1, 8.2.2, 8.4.2, 8.6.1, 8.6.2and 8.12.2
Activity: After the instructor has
introduced the Frank Lloyd Wright movie, students will receive the "Frank Lloyd
Wright Outline" handout. They will need a pencil or pen to take notes. As the
movie unfolds, the instructor should designate parts in the film where students
should take notes. One might say, “Did you catch that? or “Where did they say
Wright was born?” Students are encouraged to takes notes about events or
subjects not included in the outline. The film can be paused at times for
discussion at the teacher’s discretion.
Materials:
- Three Wright Eras: Places for Living,
Work, Worship.
(1997) PBS Home Video.
- "Frank Lloyd Wright Outline" handout
- Pencils or pens
- VCR and television monitor
Resources:
Three Wright Eras: Places for Living,
Work, Worship.
(1997) PBS Home Video. |
