Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Art
Printing—Winslow Homer

Background Information
Winslow Homer (February 24th 1836—29th September 1910) was an American landscape painter and printmaker. He is best known for his work with marine subject. He is an important figure in American art. He was a largely self taught artist. He used oil paintings and watercolour to create a fluid picture. He started his career as a printer, and developed his skills as an artist from this. Some of his famous pieces of work include: The Four Leaf Clover; Peach Blossoms and The Fog Warning.

In this unit the children will…
Research an artist.
Practice nature rubbings.
Create leaf printings.
Explore realism.
Create and draw an image of Caribbean fruit for printing.
Explore different ways to print.
Reflect on artistic styles.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Research basic information about an artist.
Practice nature rubbings.
Create a range of leaf prints.
Understand the term printing.
Explore a range of different printings.
Create a design that can be printed.
Most children will:
Research key information about an artist,
Create intricate designs for printing.
Consider which styles of art they have liked and disliked.
Use a range of textures and materials to create a variety of prints.
Some children will:
Consider how artists can effect their own artistic flair.
Reflect deeply upon and explain which styles of art they like and dislike.

Key Vocabulary
Realism
Change
Progress
Recording
History
Like
Dislike
Prints
Tiles
Painting
Landscape
Portrait