"Flounder #2"
created by Ivy3723 in Grade 1 at
Keys School (K-8)
from school project "GYOTAKU: Japanese Fish Printing [First Grade]"
art id #107323489
About this School Project (GYOTAKU: Japanese Fish Printing [First Grade])
For the first unit in our ART OF THE WORLD curriculum, we're visiting Japan and exploring the practice of fish printing known as GYOTAKU. We'll learn about the practical purposes of Gyotaku (fisherman wanted a way to record their big fish catches! Photography was not yet invented) and take a peak into contemporary Gyotaku artist Rob Choi's studio as he makes one of his prints. We'll discuss the importance of fish in Japan's economy, cuisine, and holidays.
PROJECT
Create a series of Gyotaku prints. Your series should contain a variety of fish types, papers, and print colors. Each print should include a drawn/colored fish and chop (stamp signature).
MATERIALS
Rubber Fish
Acrylic Paints
Mulberry Papers
Stamps + Ink Pads
Black Sharpie Markers
Color Pencils
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the translation of Gyotaku?
2. Why was Gyotaku invented?
3. What is the importance of fish in Japan's economy, cuisine, and culture?
4. What is nature printing?
5. What is a monoprint?
6. What is a series in art?
VOCABULARY
Gyotaku
Chop
Nature Print
Monoprint
Series
OBJECTIVES
1. Begin to understand how art creation can serve functional purposes
2. Build connections between art/nature/economy/food/customs
3. Explore the creation of a series in art
4. Develop skill with creating color contrast (btwn colors of paper + printing ink)
5. Develop skill with creating strong compostion (placing fish on paper)
6. Develop fine motor skills to c
