In many of my older blog
posts, I've talked about exercises and projects for students which incorporate
art and words. Picture books, short stories and poems all provide inspiration
for countless ways words and art can be combined.
Even more challenging, is
illustrating a quote that may only be one or two sentences long. Characters,
setting, and action are not always described in these few short lines. A quote
can be illustrated with colors, symbols, drawings, photographs or collage. The
art will not necessarily depict the quote word for word, but convey it's
overall meaning, emotion, or advice.
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| Art by Joan Waites |
For a classroom exercise,
have your students pick a quote from a favorite artist, author, pop culture or
historical figure. Provide a variety of materials students can use to
illustrate their quote. Basic art supplies, magazines, found papers, fabric and
3-D objects can all be used. Remind students to choose imagery, colors, and
composition to illuminate what was said, or the person who said it. Have
students incorporate the actual quote into their art work, or paste it below
their piece.
Happy Fall!
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