Art

Upper School Art - Studio Art I

Studio Art features a comprehensive study and practice of art. First semester begins with learning and applying the elements and principles of design. Students use a variety of mediums to understand the use of line, color, shape, form, value, texture, etc. In the second semester, the focus is placed on evaluation of art and study of art history. Art is created throughout the class to illustrate techniques and periods of art.

a colorful painting

colorful mermaid painting

sea landscape painting

cool chicken in a suit painting

pink ribbon painting

Starry Night-like from Van Gogh painting

beach with sand, shells, sea and sun landscape painting

geometric blues, white and black painting

colorful shapes painting

large mural like painting with a solar eclipse theme

Studio Art was hard at work painting two large panels for the total solar eclipse in August, 2017.

Upper School Art- Studio Art II

Studio Art II is a continuation of Studio Art I. Studio Art II features a comprehensive study and practice of art with a focus on art history, specifically the Renaissance through Contemporary Art periods. Students create numerous artworks throughout the course to illustrate techniques and styles of art. A range of mediums are used including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. A collaborative mural project is also done each school year.

female upper school students and teacher on the restroom's sinks wall that was painted artistically

5 beautiful different paintings set on the table

female students and teacher on the boys' restroom sinks displaying the wall painted in a colorful jungle theme

Five different paintings showcased laying on top of a table

student adding color to a painting project

female person with sun glasses portrait painting

six beautiful paintings displayed resting on top of a table

Lower School Art

In lower school art, students are given the opportunity to work in a variety of art mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Students are encouraged to participate in art contests as well as other art-related opportunities offered in the Hopkinsville community. Emphasis is placed on learning the elements of art and principles of design while also gaining an understanding of other cultures and artists from the past and present. The art room is a place where children can freely express themselves through the visual arts.

25 different paintings displaying like the eye of a bird

little students showing their flower painted art projects

2 students on a table finishing their painting projects

a little student showing her pottery project on her hand

a little student girls working on her painting smiling to the camera

a concentrated little student boy working on his pottery project

12 little students showing their round painting finished projects

a row of little students in line receiving recognition

three student girls showing their paintings and certificates for their good work