Sara Olds

BA - Humanities

MA - American Fine & Decorative Arts

Sara Olds received her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Brigham Young University, and her Masters of Arts in American Fine and Decorative Arts from The Sotheby's Institute in New York. Sara also completed training in Arts Integration at The Crystal Bridges Museum....

Along with her focused study in business, her academic and work careers have given her unique insight into the practical application of the arts within various academic disciplines. Her interest in education blossomed during her master's program, when she recognized the failings of the traditional school system to encourage and teach individuals to learn to learn, and love to learn. She also became keenly aware of the Humanities' unique ability to unite information from various fields and solidify understanding of new material. The Humanities also indirectly teach skills for life, including critical analysis, empathy, and tolerance to name a few.

In addition to her love of the arts, Sara loves to teach. She has taught everything from swim lessons, to voice & piano lessons, to operating her own summer camp. Inspired by her second grade teacher, Sara believes learning is, and should be fun!

Art History 1

Ages 9-11 and 11+

High School Elective Credit can be given but teacher must be contacted so that additional work can be assigned.

From the Neolithic Era to modern times, artistic creation is the communication of civilizations across generations. This course will introduce students to art and artists spanning 10,000 years with an aim to increase each student’s artistic literacy. Each week, we will learn about an artistic era or artist. We will examine their history, learn how to identify their art, and create a work of art in their style of our own.

By the end of the course, each student should be able to:
- Identify art by specific artists or art periods
- Identify what medium was used to create a piece of art
- Have the skills to read a work of art – Subject matter, composition, message etc.

An outside field trip will be scheduled for one day each term. Students who want to attend will need to arrange for their own transportation.

Some of the artists we will study are (list is subject to change):
1. Michaelangelo
2. Raphael
3. DaVinci
4. Monet
5. Cezanne
6. Degas
7. Cassat
8. Rembrandt
9. Rubens
10. Vermeer
11. Cole
12. Van Gogh
13. Greek Sculpture
14. Norman Rockwell
15. Andy Warhol
16. Robert Henri
17. George Surat
18. Georgia O’Keefe
19. Kandinsky
20. Gauguin
21. Matisse
22. Grandma Moses
23. Munch
24. Picasso
25. Dali
26. Klimt
27. Renoir
28. Kahlo
29. Pollock
30. Whistler
31. Sargeant

Contact

Sara Olds:

saralynn.olds@gmail.com