These richly colored still lifes, inspired by French artist Paul Cézanne provide the opportunity for students to begin drawing from observation to draw and paint the shapes and compositions that... Learn More

The painting that inspired this art project is made up of simple shapes and lines, inspired by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. Using a dark black background will help the bright... Learn More

Drawing a mythical one-eyed giant is sure to capture the attention and imagination of your students. Students can put their own creative spin on their cyclops as they draw characteristics... Learn More

I love how every student puts their own spin on creating intricate line designs. This lesson will have your students drawing a line design rhino inspired by Renaissance artist Albrecht... Learn More

In this lesson, students will learn about a well-known female Impressionist artist: Mary Cassatt. The way that Cassatt captures light in her painting Summertime is magical. I am jealous of... Learn More

This art lesson is all about brush control. Using just one size of paintbrush, challenge your students to create thin to thick lines based on the pressure they apply to... Learn More

Many Impressionist artists found inspiration in art coming out of Japan in the 19th century. Woodcut prints, pottery and lacquerware were all influential. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More

Working with colors and shapes is fun for children. While not quite a free-flowing collage, this lesson encourages thought by considering the exact placement of colors, circles and lines.... Learn More

This lively composition, based on Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky, is sure to inspire your students to explore how lines and shapes interact with each other. Students will also explore color... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More

The Hall of the Bulls is a large hall inside Lascaux Cave. Massive drawings of bulls, some 18 feet long, stampede along the walls. This lesson showcases the incredible prehistoric... Learn More

In this lesson, children create a Roman bust portrait. Using only white paper, black oil pastel and black chalk, this striking portrait can be as simple or as detailed as... Learn More

These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More

This Medieval-inspired coat of arms lesson is a great way to introduce printmaking into your curriculum. The subject matter can be unique to each student as they design their own... Learn More

The Renaissance was all about realistic art, and the discovery of one-point perspective helped artists create work that was even more realistic. Usually, one-point perspective lessons involve rulers, but not... Learn More

This small, brightly colored project is a fun way for students to explore Pointillism and learn about the Post-Impressionist George Seurat. Using a pencil and eraser, students will stamp dots... Learn More

Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More

In this lesson, students will learn about one of the most famous pieces by the Impressionist artist Renoir. In A Girl with a Watering Can, he depicts a charming young... Learn More