These beautifully illustrated books feature scenes from the classic story of Ulysses. As part of the core curriculum in sixth grade, all students read The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin. In art class, students created watercolor paintings that capture the characters, setting and mood of the various passages. Students were asked to consider which colors would best set the scene, how they would arrange their picture on the page to create a central focus for the viewer and how they could form a sense of space by establishing a foreground and background in the image. Students were also encouraged to consider whether their image would work best as a close-up, medium-shot, or long shot.
	Upon completion of the rough drafts, the class participated in a group critique. During this time, students offered constructive criticism to their classmates. Upon viewing their fellow classmates’ work and receiving helpful suggestions, students incorporated the changes that would make their pictures stronger. To complete the images, students applied watercolor paints using a variety of techniques. Color mixing and limiting the palette became an important way for students to capture the mood of the scene. The resulting images capture the essence of the passages in dramatic fashion. Click on either of the covers to begin reading (Some of the pages do not display properly in Netscape)
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