Students create complex forms from simple items. In this portrait lesson plan, students examine the work of artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo and compose self-portraits using vegetables and fruits as features on the face.

An image of "Air", created by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, c. 1566 (Oil on canvas, 74 x 56 cm).

An image of "The Librarian", created by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, c. 1566 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 71 cm).