Jacob Lawrence City Collages – Art Lesson

Here is art project and presentation about the work of Jacob Lawrence. Students will learn how to create a collage of a busy city using geometric shapes, the layering process and oil pastels.

This lesson includes a detailed 25-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with information about Jacob Lawrence and his paintings of Harlem, includes questions to ask your class to promote critical thinking, tips and recommendations for teachers in the slide notes, and visuals with step-by-step instructions that will allow you to confidently lead your class through every part of this project. Everything you need to confidently lead students through a class discussion and successfully complete the project is right here!

Recommended grade level:

1st-6th

Length of lesson:

Three 50-minute sessions

Media/Materials required:

Pencil

Construction Paper

Scissors

Glue Stick

Oil Pastels

25-slide PowerPoint Presentation