Activity 16: Dongi Lee Pop Art
MEET THE ARTIST:
These artworks the progression of Dongi's character "Atomouse" from 1999 to 2017.
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Identify Characteristics:
How is Atomouse a combination of these two characters from different countries?
Process:
Create your own original character by combining characteristics of two characters from a different cartoon, comic, or anime!
Dongi Lee is a pop artist from Seoul, South Korea. He is best known for his character named Atomouse. This character is a combination of Atom, from Japanese animation, and Mickey Mouse, from American animation. Dongi uses Atomouse to bring lightness to heavy topics, and show the conflict between fiction and reality, as well as cultural convergence.
These artworks the progression of Dongi's character "Atomouse" from 1999 to 2017.
How has Atomouse changed over the years?
What do you think caused these changes?
Lesson:
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How is Atomouse a combination of these two characters from different countries?
Process:
Create your own original character by combining characteristics of two characters from a different cartoon, comic, or anime!
My Character: __________________
Student Artwork:
Reflection:
Reflection:
- How does this artwork relate to your life? Give three examples of how you personally connect to this artwork.
- What are three things you like about this artwork?
- What are three things you learned about this artwork?
- If you could ask this artist a question, what would that question be?
- What is one thing you want to remember about your art activity this week?
Can you find South Korea on the World Map?
Resources:
- The Artro
- ArtNet
- Mr. Dewilde Art
