Google introduced me to a new artist today….Corita Kent!
Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita Kent, was an activist and artist who created art to support civil rights, feminism, and the anti-war movement during the 60’s and 70’s.
Her graphic art is bright, colorful, and even makes us think a little bit.
Today would have been her 96th birthday. I think there may be a new Georgetown art project in the works to celebrate the art of Corita Kent!
Thank you for sharing!! I was just looking for something to inspire my 4-5th grade class this afternoon, as we are finishing up a project and I have about 15 minutes to introduce another idea/project. Love, love, love this!!!!! Penny
You bet…isn’t her art fun?! I see lots of possibilities for project inspirations!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I didn’t know anything about Sister Corita Kent – such an inspiration. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I love the idea of using graphics and color. I found one project from Orange Elementary School – Orange VA on Artsonia done with 5th graders. http://www.artsonia.com/search/exhibits.asp?t=Corita++kent I’d like to use the concept with my 8th graders, but I’d like to make it slightly more advanced for middle school art – any suggestions?
wow, I’m presently working on color theory with my older students, thank you!
You bet!
Hi Alicia – love the idea from Orange Elementary school! Maybe add more of a graphic design spin to the project – focus on students using a specific color family or combination and develop or research their own letter fonts? Would love to see what your 8th graders dream up!
I have aprint by Corita.
I have loved her work for 30 yrs.
🙂