by taswann | Oct 26, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
“I find myself often curious about the story of the building: who built it and why; the many people who have lived or worked in the building; how the landscape may have changed around the structure over the course of years. I find that the curiosity I have about...
by taswann | Oct 14, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
“All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” -Grant Wood Fall Plowing, painted in 1931 by Grant Wood This week we looked at some of the artwork by Grant Wood . Grant Wood was born in 1891 in Iowa. He and his three brothers lived on a farm...
by taswann | May 20, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
Inspired by the beautiful blossoms at High Park , this week in Art in Action student’s learned about Sakura pronounced Sa-Koo-La; the Japanese name for flowering cherry trees or simply for “flower viewing.” In Japan there is a legend that...
by taswann | May 9, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
This week we looked at one of Toronto’s historical landmarks; Casa Loma or “House on the Hill.” Many students recognized the famous turret roof tops visible from Spadina Road and Davenport Road. We looked at the fascinating history behind this...
by taswann | Nov 12, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
This week, November 11 marks the 100 year anniversary to the end of World War I in 1918. Also known as Armistice Day, students in our classes reflected on Remembrance Day and the meaning of the poppy. The poppy flower only grows in the absence of other...
by taswann | Nov 12, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1 in Mexico. Dia de los Muertos is not the same as Halloween. The Day of the Dead is about remembering the spirits of loved ones. It is a combined celebration of All Saint’s Day brought to...
