Subject : 

Cultural and Creative Art

Term :

First Term / 1st Term

Week:

Week 1

Class :

JSS 1 / Basic 7

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of  Our Values in their previous classes

Topic :

INTRODUCTION TO ART (HISTORY/ORIGIN OF ART)

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• define art
• say the historical beginning of art

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures of different types of houses
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content:

INTRODUCTION TO ART (HISTORY/ORIGIN OF ART)

CONTENT

1. Definitions of Art
2. History/Origin of Art – The Early Men
3. Art Techniques Used by the Early Men
4. Art Tools Used by the Early Men
5. Materials Used by the Early Men

Definitions of Art

1. Art is a universal language of expression.
2. Art is a means of self-expression of inner feelings or ideas about things, people and the environment in general.
3. Art is the act of making skillful use of materials to produce things for human use and pleasure.
4. Art is the visual and non-visual representation of thought.
5. Art is the skill of doing something, which is not taught.

History/Origin of Art – The Early Men

The word ART originated from a Latin word ‘ARTI ‘which means “to do well”. Art activities could be traced to the early man, who wrote and drew on cave walls, rock surfaces, Wood and hides. Although most of these materials are aged, weathered and perished.

Art Techniques Used by the Early Men

1. Scratching
2. Engravings
3. Incised drawings
4. Graffiti
5. Painting

Art Tools Used by the Early Men

These are sharp and hard tools (hunting and farming implements). They include:

1. Sharp stones
2. Bones
3. Wood
4. Ivory

Materials Used by the Early Men

1. Animals’ blood
2. Earth colors (clay mixed with animal fat)
3. Colors from plants

Cave art was basically done for magical purpose for attracting animals which are subsequently killed, and as objects of worship. Such art were discovered at Altamira in Northern Spain, Lascaux Cave in Southern France, Tassili and Tibesli Plateau in North Africa.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.

Evaluation

1. What is Art
2. Who were the early men?
3. What art techniques were used by the early men?
4. List 4 art techniques were used by the early men?
5. Mention 4 art tools that were used by the early men
6. Write out 3 materials that were used by the early men
7. State three definitions of art
8. Mention two materials used by the early men.
9. Identify three techniques used by the early men.
10. Define art

Assignment : READ ABOUT THIS TOPIC IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LESSON 

THE BRANCHES OF ART