6th Graders painted these ceramic tiles. First we talked about Persian Tile painting and how the trade was passed down from generation to generation. Persians would fill palaces and temples with thousands of hand painted tiles. Most of the tiles had Radial Symmetry.
Students drew a radial design, and then transferred their drawings to the ceramic tiles and used acrylic paint to add color. We also talk about Color Harmony, and students were asked to choose a color scheme with 4 colors. When colors are repeated in an artwork, especially when dealing with symmetry, the design is more apparent and bold.
Some students chose to order a wood display box for their tile.
