Winter Term Art

In Greek mythology a chimera is a fire-breathing monster, the front part of whose body, according to the Iliad, was that of a lion, the middle that of a goat, and the rear that of a dragon. This term, students discuss chimera/hybrid animals and share examples from popular culture. After hearing the story of traditional chimera, students use resource materials to draw their own chimera creations. In small groups, students combine their best ideas to create a single chimera. This design is realized in paper maché. If this media brings back memories of covering a balloon with gloop, take a look at the art of Dan Reeder instead. 

Paper Mache Dragon by Dan Reeder