Piet Mondrian-inspired Hearts
Teacher: Sarah Culver
Lesson Title: Piet Mondrian-inspired Hearts
Length of Class: 3 days minimum.
Length of Lesson: 55 minutes
Grade: 1st Grade
Objective: Students will be introduced to Piet Mondrian, who is famous for his abstract artwork. Students will create their own grid, and put a heart in it. Then, paint different boxes with primary and/or secondary colors.
Standards: Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.
Vocabulary Terms:
Materials:
Directions:
Day 1: Students will watch a read aloud called Coppernickel goes Mondrian: https://youtu.be/DZI1j75mWYk
Students will then have a guided group discussion about Piet Mondrian’s artwork from a slideshow.
Students will watch an demonstration on how to use rulers.They will also review what patterns are.
Day 2: Students will review what they learned from last class. Next, students will watch a demonstration about primary, secondary colors, and how to mix paint colors properly. Students will experiment with paint mixing and using the proper paint technique.
Day 3-4: Students will start and finish their final artwork. When the class is done, they will have a group discussion about the project as the exit ticket. Students will cut out their heart and glue on a colored construction paper.
Assessment & Goals: The students will make their own Mondrian-styled heart with straight lines and primary and/or secondary colors. Students will be graded on participation, effort, and following directions.
Lesson Title: Piet Mondrian-inspired Hearts
Length of Class: 3 days minimum.
Length of Lesson: 55 minutes
Grade: 1st Grade
Objective: Students will be introduced to Piet Mondrian, who is famous for his abstract artwork. Students will create their own grid, and put a heart in it. Then, paint different boxes with primary and/or secondary colors.
Standards: Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.
Vocabulary Terms:
- Piet Mondrian
- Pattern
- Primary colors
- Secondary colors
Materials:
- 9x12 copy paper
- 9x12 sketch paper
- 9x12 construction paper
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Black Sharpies
- Rulers
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Watercups
Directions:
Day 1: Students will watch a read aloud called Coppernickel goes Mondrian: https://youtu.be/DZI1j75mWYk
Students will then have a guided group discussion about Piet Mondrian’s artwork from a slideshow.
Students will watch an demonstration on how to use rulers.They will also review what patterns are.
Day 2: Students will review what they learned from last class. Next, students will watch a demonstration about primary, secondary colors, and how to mix paint colors properly. Students will experiment with paint mixing and using the proper paint technique.
Day 3-4: Students will start and finish their final artwork. When the class is done, they will have a group discussion about the project as the exit ticket. Students will cut out their heart and glue on a colored construction paper.
Assessment & Goals: The students will make their own Mondrian-styled heart with straight lines and primary and/or secondary colors. Students will be graded on participation, effort, and following directions.
