Types of Painting : Life Painting, Nature Painting, Still Life Painting, and Imaginative Composition Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 12–13 years

Topic: Types of Painting

Sub-topic: Life Painting, Nature Painting, Still Life Painting, and Imaginative Composition

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define different types of painting.
2. Identify examples of life or figure painting, nature painting, and still life painting.
3. Explain imaginative composition and landscape painting.
4. Differentiate between landscape painting and other painting types.
5. Recognize the terms related to landscape painting, such as vanishing point, horizon line, and line of vision.

Keywords

• Life Painting: Painting of the human figure with draperies.
• Nature Painting: Painting of natural elements like plants and animals.
• Still Life Painting: Painting of inanimate, man-made objects.
• Imaginative Composition: Painting based on memory or imagination.
• Landscape Painting: Painting of outdoor scenes like farms, trees, and houses.
• Vanishing Point: The point where receding lines meet in a landscape.

Set Induction

The teacher will show students different artworks of various painting types and ask them to identify what objects or scenes they see.

Entry Behaviour

Students may have seen different types of artworks in their environment, including paintings of people, objects, or outdoor scenes.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Samples of life painting, still life, and landscape painting.
• Photographs of outdoor scenes.
• Brushes, watercolours, and canvas or drawing paper.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have previously learned about basic painting techniques. Now, they will explore the specific categories of painting and their unique characteristics.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Fine motor skills
• Creativity and imagination
• Visual composition

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2
• Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook for Junior Secondary School

Instructional Materials

• Sample paintings (life, nature, still life, and landscape).
• Art tools such as canvas, paint, and brushes.

Content

1. Life or Figure Painting

• Life painting is the painting of the human body or figure.
• Draperies, which are folds in clothes, are often included in these paintings to add detail and realism.
• Artists observe live models to capture the accurate form of the human figure.

2. Nature Painting

• Nature painting involves the painting of natural objects created by God, such as plants, animals, fruits, flowers, and natural landscapes like valleys and rivers.
• This type of painting emphasizes the beauty of nature.

3. Still Life Painting

• Still life painting focuses on inanimate or man-made objects such as bags, shoes, furniture, or buildings.
• These objects do not have life, but they are arranged to create a composition that artists paint.

4. Imaginative Composition

• Imaginative composition is a type of painting done from one’s thoughts or imagination.
• It involves creating scenes or settings from memory without copying directly from reality.
• Examples include market scenes, festivals, or workshops, where the artist combines real-life images with imagination.

5. Landscape Painting

• Landscape painting, also known as outdoor painting, depicts outside scenes such as farms, trees, roads, and houses.
• Important terms in landscape painting include:
  • Vanishing Point: The point where all receding lines seem to meet.
  • Picture Plane: The surface upon which the picture is created (e.g., paper, canvas).
  • Horizon Line: An imaginary line separating the foreground from the sky.
  • Line of Vision: The line connecting the eye to the object being viewed.
  • Angle of Vision: The angle formed by the range the eye can see, typically 60˚.

6. Other Types of Painting

• Portrait Painting: Painting of a person, focusing on their face or expression.
• Bead Painting: Artwork that uses beads arranged in patterns.
• Scenic Painting: Depiction of scenic views or environments.
• Mosaic Painting: Use of small pieces (glass, stone) to create an image.
• Seascape Painting: Paintings that depict the sea or marine life.
• Mural Painting: Large-scale paintings done on walls or ceilings.
• Abstract Painting: Non-representational art that uses shapes, colours, and forms.
• Monochrome Painting: Art done using one colour or shades of one colour.
• Polychrome Painting: Art that uses multiple colours.

Evaluation:

1. ______ is the painting of the human figure with draperies.
   a) Still life painting
   b) Life painting
   c) Abstract painting
   d) Portrait painting
2. The painting of natural objects like plants and animals is called ______.
   a) Nature painting
   b) Portrait painting
   c) Landscape painting
   d) Mosaic
3. Still life painting involves painting ______ objects.
   a) Living
   b) Inanimate
   c) Outdoor
   d) Natural
4. Imaginative composition is based on ______.
   a) Direct copying
   b) Memory or imagination
   c) Photos
   d) Live models
5. Landscape painting is also called ______.
   a) Indoor painting
   b) Nature painting
   c) Outdoor painting
   d) Still life painting
6. The point where all receding lines meet in a landscape painting is called the ______.
   a) Vanishing point
   b) Horizon line
   c) Eye level
   d) Picture plane
7. The ______ is the surface where the picture is created, like paper or canvas.
   a) Picture plane
   b) Line of vision
   c) Horizon line
   d) Foreground
8. A painting of a person’s face is called a ______ painting.
   a) Life
   b) Portrait
   c) Still life
   d) Nature
9. Mural paintings are typically done on ______.
   a) Paper
   b) Walls
   c) Canvas
   d) Cloth
10. A painting that uses only one colour is called ______.
    a) Polychrome
    b) Monochrome
    c) Mosaic
    d) Abstract
11. The painting of the sea or marine life is called ______.
    a) Landscape painting
    b) Portrait painting
    c) Seascape painting
    d) Mural painting
12. The folds in clothes painted in life paintings are called ______.
    a) Draperies
    b) Lines
    c) Foreground
    d) Horizon
13. Painting of lifeless objects like bags or shoes is called ______.
    a) Life painting
    b) Still life painting
    c) Mosaic
    d) Nature painting
14. A painting made from small pieces like glass is called ______.
    a) Collage
    b) Mosaic
    c) Bead painting
    d) Monochrome
15. ______ painting focuses on non-representational forms and shapes.
    a) Abstract
    b) Seascape
    c) Portrait
    d) Nature

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is life or figure painting?
   Life painting is the painting of the human figure with draperies.
2. What is nature painting?
   Nature painting involves painting natural objects like plants, animals, and landscapes.
3. What is still life painting?
   Still life painting focuses on inanimate objects like bags, shoes, or chairs.
4. What is imaginative composition?
   Imaginative composition is creating a painting from one’s imagination or memory.
5. What is landscape painting?
   Landscape painting is the painting of outdoor scenes like farms, roads, and trees.
6. What is the vanishing point in a landscape painting?
   The vanishing point is where all receding lines meet.
7. What is the picture plane?
   The picture plane is the surface upon which a picture is created, such as paper or canvas.
8. What is the horizon line?
   The horizon line is an imaginary line separating the foreground from the sky.
9. What is a portrait painting?
   Portrait painting focuses on depicting a person, usually their face or expression.
10. What is a mosaic painting?
    Mosaic painting uses small pieces of materials like glass or stones to create a picture.
11. What is abstract painting?
    Abstract painting involves using shapes, colours, and forms without representing real objects.
12. What is mural painting?
    Mural painting is done on large surfaces like walls or ceilings.
13. What is the difference between monochrome and polychrome painting?
    Monochrome uses only one colour, while polychrome uses multiple colours.
14. What are draperies in life painting?
    Draperies are the folds in clothes painted in life paintings.
15. What is bead painting?
    Bead painting involves using beads to create art by arranging them in patterns.

Presentation

Step 1: Teacher revises the previous lesson on painting techniques.

Step 2: Teacher introduces the topic, “Types of Painting,” and explains each type with examples.

Step 3: Teacher allows students to contribute their own understanding of different painting types and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain each type of painting and show examples.
• Guide students to identify the differences between life painting, nature painting, and still life painting.
• Facilitate discussions on imaginative composition and landscape painting.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions on painting types.
• Observe and identify painting examples provided by the teacher.
• Practice identifying vanishing points, horizon lines, and other landscape painting terms.

Assessmentb

1. What is the painting of the human body called?
2. Name two objects you can paint in a still life composition.
3. What is imaginative composition?
4. What does the horizon line separate in landscape painting?
5. Define nature painting.
6. What is the vanishing point in a landscape?
7. What is the purpose of draperies in life painting?
8. Name a painting type that uses beads.
9. What type of painting is done on walls or ceilings?
10. What is the difference between monochrome and polychrome painting?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work, provides feedback, and gives corrections where necessary.

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