Quote of the Week

"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding."
-Leonardo da Vinci



Saturday, February 28, 2015

4th Grade: Islamic Art

Our fourth graders have been learning about Islamic art and it's common themes. We have studied how geometric and abstract natural images in pattern are used to direct one towards thoughts of Paradise.
We looked at the decorative nature of Islamic art and how it is used, from it's presence in mosques to it's presence in textiles that can be found in the home.