Nature's Artistic Phenomena

Seascapes and landscapes open new avenues for the study of meteorology. As a result of the DataStreme Meteorology Course, Art teachers in Georgia are exposing their students to the hues, changes and variability of the atmosphere through art history, as well as art applications. The Art Project began with students logging onto the DataStreme Web site links to gain a better understanding of elements included in atmospheric change. The second phase of the study included an analysis of both American and European paintings. Students sought to identify similarities and differences using indicators such as cloud patterns, winds, fog, precipitation, storms and other meteorological phenomena.Of particular interest to the participants were significant signs of weather hazards.

As an assessment component of the project, teachers challenged their students to demonstrate their comprehension of the significant role of weather in their daily lives. Each participant was allowed to demonstrate their understanding and interpretation of meteorological information by creating an original work of art. This presentation will feature student paintings, analysis of data and the evolution of other extended activities into the fine arts curriculum.