Drawing with Color

DP1 Lesson 25:
Color Symbolism

In this lesson, we continue exploring color and its application with colored pencils. We learn about color symbolism, its role in artistic expression, and how the meaning of color varies by cultural context. We view mandalas from Tibetan artists who use color symbolism to express spiritual concepts. Our study of Tibetan mandalas serves as a starting point for our own application of color symbolism in a mandala of personal meaning.

Standards in this lesson:
Proficient: VA:Cr1.1.Ia
Advanced: VA:Cr2.3.IIIa
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 Lesson 25 Plan
 Lesson 25 Video Lesson and Project Demonstration
 Lesson 25 Worksheet: Color Symbolism
 Art History Worksheet: Mandalas of Tibet
 Lesson 25 Artwork
 Lesson 25 Color Symbolism Map
 Lesson 25 Color Symbolism Examples
 Lesson 25 Sample Answer Sheet     
 Lesson 25 Rubric     
 Lesson 25 Online Quiz
Drawing and Painting I provides young artists with foundational knowledge to simultaneously develop their unique creative vision and technical skill with drawing and painting media. Art history connections also encourage them to see themselves as part of a longstanding tradition of art making.
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