Art Adventure: Abstract Collage

The Art Adventure Program through the Minneapolis Institute of Art introduces K-6 students to works of art from a variety of cultures. Trained school volunteers visit classrooms with posters of art relating to a common theme, such as animals, celebrations, or relationships.

Students learned about Billboard by Grace Hartigan, and practiced the art of abstract collage on the National Gallery's website.  

Hundertwasser Who?

Students in 3rd grade learned a little about the Austrian artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. 
We learned he loved bright colors, organic shapes, and spirals.
We started by painting 2 papers w/ tempera paint: 1 using the WARM colors (Red, Orange, Yellow) and 1 using the COOL colors (Green, Blue, Purple.)
Next, we took one of the papers, made at least 3 large circles, 3 medium circles, and 3 small circles, then layered them onto the other paper.

Picasso Portraits

Students in 3rd grade learned about the Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, and his abstract style. 

Pablo Picasso's self portrait

Their assignment was to make a collage using cool colors (GREEN, BLUE, VIOLET), in addition to newspaper (which we heard Senor Picasso used!), to make a portrait in his style!