Islamic Art and Geometric Design

I really liked the Islamic art articles. I think it is a great idea is to have students learn about different art and different art forms from other cultures other than their own. I like the Islamic art activity because it is simple to do and the students can all make their designs very different. It is so amazing to look at the designs and see all the different shapes in them and how they come together to create an amazing works of art. By adding different colors to the design, it can give the art a completely different look by enhancing certain shapes and designs. The introduction to Islamic art would be great for students to learn. As an extension project, students could research other cultures and their art, or explore ones that they had already learned a little about. Students can them create a larger piece of work to go along with the culture that they have been studying. At the end of their research and creating their art, the students can present about the culture and show their work. This is a great way to bring art into the classroom and to make the curriculum multicultural.