Printmaking: Kreg Yingst, Block Print Narratives
2:45
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Meet Kreg Yingst, a wood block printer whose work is based on stories found in books, songs, and real life. Please visit www.kregyingst.com for more information.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-KYingst**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Have students respond to the artwork. What do they think of the subject matter? What do they like about the colors, style, etc.? Would they be interested in creating artwork like this? Why or why not?
- Activity Idea: In the video, Mr. Yingst describes himself as a “narrative artist.” Prior to viewing the video have students discuss this term. What do they think it means? View the video and discuss the narratives seen in the works displayed. How might students create art as a “narrative artist?” Have them pursue this question in a new work.
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
