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Fourth graders are finally ready to share the results of their latest project! This project ended up taking about seven weeks. That's about twice as long as we typically spend on a project, and that hard work has definitely paid off! Our inspiration for this artwork came from fourth grade's current study of patterns in weather and how different weather conditions affect the environment. The structure of this project is based on the designs of contemporary Israeli artist Yaacov Agam. Agam is a painter and sculptor whose work is kinetic, meaning it involves movement. He developed a new style of art that has come to be known as an agamograph. These agamographs are made of painted strips that appear to change depending on where the viewer is standing. Watch this video to see an example of one of his agamographs- do you see how the painting completely changes as the camera moves from one side to the other?! To make their own agamograph, students first had to decide what weather pattern they wanted to illustrate. (They could also choose day and night.) Next students created two separate artworks showing the exact same scene but with a change in the weather. We used a tracing technique to make sure the scenes were identical and would line up correctly when the agamograph was put together. After their two scenes were finished, students had to assemble their agamographs. This process was really tricky and had a lot of opportunities for mistakes, but the students did great! I was so proud of the commitment and dedication students showed for this project- they showed an amazing amount of perseverance and were willing to work until the job was done right! Here are just a few of the finished examples. I am SO impressed with the results!! A rainstorm turning to a rainbow: by Sophie A daytime and nighttime scene: by Sherlyn A before-and-after of a tornado: by Meredith Changing seasons: by Jordan A storm that causes a flood: by Melvin * Here's where I got the idea for this project-- http://reliefteachingideas.com/concertina-fold-changing-pictures/
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