Quilts: Traditions and Trends Students examine and compare the
work of two quilters. After viewing various creations, students
consider the various styles of quilting and create their own
quilt pattern using construction paper shapes. - Quilts are
created for functional purposes, but may fulfill other purposes
of art as well. - Quilters use elements of art and principles of
design. - Visual Arts: elements of art and principles of design
- Purposes of Art: functional - Social Studies: quilting through
history Additional Resources: the Quilts: Juanita Yeager video
on Through Artists’ Eyes and the Kentucky Virtual Art Museum CD-
ROM Open: Show an example of a quilt from the Kentucky Virtual
Art Museum and discuss the quilt as a functional work of art.
Discuss how art created for functional purposes often ends up
fulfilling other purposes as well. View: The “Recycled Threads”
excerpt. Discuss how Pauline Proffitt’s rugs and quilts fulfill
many purposes for her family. Present students with a list of
the elements o