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Skulls? Crossbones? Death? Yeah...We are celebrating Day of the Dead! Students will create pieces celebrating the history, art, and culture of the Day of the Dead. The idea behind it can be personal or just contain motifs common to the holiday. Research the idea behind the holiday and find ways to express this visually. Clue: this isn't about sadness but rather happiness for we are celebrating the lives of those that have left us. Chosen work will be submitted into the show at the Pirates Gallery. **Media: Charcoal, Graphite, Tempura, Acrylic, or Colored Pencil ** ** Size: Smaller. ** ****Description**: Students will be creating pieces of artwork that are Day of the Day theme inspired but on ** materials that can be sold. They will be creating cards, bookmarks, and jewelry. Students will gain understanding of the art elements and principles of design by creating artwork that can be sold in a gallery. Students will learn that artwork is profitable and marketable. ** Deadine: Period 5: Sept. 24th, 2010. **  **Writing Portion:** **S tudents will write two paragraphs on Day of Dead History and how their work relates to the celebration. First paragraph is about the history of the Day of the Dead and the second paragraph is about explaining their interpretation in their artwork about the holiday. **  **Critique:** Group Critique. Students will present and discuss with members in their class about their artwork. They will also answer questions from classmates.

**History of Day of Dead:**  []  []

 **Artwork of Day of Dead:**  [] <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> [] <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> http://ojinaga.com/deaders/

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