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"Imagination is more important then knowledge." Albert Einstein


The Visual Arts
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  Art Vision Statement
Visual Art is taught to all students at Phalen Lake. Using the Core Knowledge Curriculum as a base the students experience Creating Art  from at least 5 different medium, They are exposed to different Periods of Art History and connecting Cultures all over the world. By learning the Elements of Art and Principles of Design the students are able to have the skills needed to evaluate art (Art Criticism) and appreciate Art (Aesthetics).

Art Links
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Core Knowledge Connections
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Mary Cassatt Impressionist
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4th grade
 STYLE
 and
TECHNIQUES
of  French Impressionism

Henri Mattisse
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3rd Grade
Technique of
COLLAGE
with
SYMETRY