Lesson Plan Objective: The student will be able to analyze modernism and post-modernism, and they will be able to talk about the movements in their own words, as well they will articulate which one is more beneficial than the other.

Materials  Modern and Post Modern photo Slides  An outline defining both Eras  Acrylic paint, Oil Paint  Canvas  Random Found Objects. For example plastic bottles, cartons, metal, and other disposable items at home that students can bring for their project  Different types of glues.  Magazines with post- modernism and modernism art with illustrative ideas for the students

VOCABULARY. Post- Modernism. Modernism. Aesthetics. Multi-Cultural. Individuality. Feminism. Formalism. Eco-Friendly. Social and Cultural Pluralism.cultural unity. Fragmentation Deconstruction Group Thinking

Extra Resources for Presenting the Project Videos of Post-Modernism and Modernism ideology Videos of Post-Modernism and Modernism ideology  The Jackson Pollock Movie  The Evolution of the Cell Phone Relevant Artist of the Time Relevant Artist of the Time Modern Vs. Post- Modern Modern Vs. Post- Modern. Kandisky. Raushchenberg. Mondrian. Duchamp. Pollock. Andy Warhol

Process 1. Brief intro; why these eras started? History. 1. Brief intro; why these eras started? History. 2. Give handout with vocabulary from the eras. Students will be able to identify both movement using vocabulary. 2. Give handout with vocabulary from the eras. Students will be able to identify both movement using vocabulary. 3. then show images and have students write down whether they think the image is from the modernism movement or post modernism. 3. then show images and have students write down whether they think the image is from the modernism movement or post modernism. Mini lesson of 3 artists from each era. Mini lesson of 3 artists from each era. Separate class in half: one will be creating works in the modernist frame of mind, while the other group will be working in a postmodern mode. Separate class in half: one will be creating works in the modernist frame of mind, while the other group will be working in a postmodern mode. Modernist group: each student will work individually on canvas with paint to create a work reminiscent of artists in the modern era Modernist group: each student will work individually on canvas with paint to create a work reminiscent of artists in the modern era Post-Modernist group: the students will work as a collective to build a tree out of found objects as a means to talk about eco- friendliness and the importance of recycling. Post-Modernist group: the students will work as a collective to build a tree out of found objects as a means to talk about eco- friendliness and the importance of recycling. After they finish, the process will repeat and the student will work in the mode they have not done yet. After they finish, the process will repeat and the student will work in the mode they have not done yet. When all students have finished both a modern painting and a postmodern collaborative piece, we will have a class discussion about their final projects and which frame of mind worked best for each student When all students have finished both a modern painting and a postmodern collaborative piece, we will have a class discussion about their final projects and which frame of mind worked best for each student Which Movement will they apply to their lives. Which Movement will they apply to their lives.

Rubric Effort and Participation- took the time to organize ideas and implemented them in the project Craftsmanship- Neat, Clean and Complete. Composition and Design (Creativity) Work Progress Solution to the problem Initiative and originality Overall performance Critique of the work

7 VI. California State Standards 1.0- Artistic Perception 2.0- Creative Expression 3.0- Historical and Cultural Context 4.0- Aesthetic Valuing 5.0- Connections, Applications, Relationships

Interdisciplinary Connections The idea of using technology to influence art work. Evolution of machinery beauty (aesthetics) versus it’s function. Philosophers arguments about Post- modernism and Modernism. Social commentaries about the environment and the world.

WHICH ONE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL ?

WHICH ART WORK IS MORE ACCEPTABLE TO SOCIETY. WHY?

MODERN VS POST-MODERN