Inside: A collection of posts with lists of artworks for kids and students categorized by theme with tips on how to show and teach the works of art.
When children are exposed to a variety works of art, they learn about the world and themselves. They learn about the possibilities of art making and establish deep connections to artworks that will stay with them throughout their lives. Looking at art helps students develop empathy, flex thinking and observation skills, connect with history, get in touch with their creative side, and savor the human spirit.
That’s why Art Class Curator has several lists with artists and artworks every kid should know, all of which you’ll find below. Most of the lists include looking questions, tips, information, and resources to help you teach works of art. If you’re intimidated by the idea of looking at art with kids, check out my online workshop, How To Talk About Art With Kids.
Free Printable Art Worksheets
The more time you spend looking at art, the easier it is to explore the narratives, techniques, and meanings behind the artworks. Take learning to a deeper level with a ready-to-go art lesson from the Art Appreciation Worksheet Bundle.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Pick an artwork from one of the lists below
2. Print one of the Art Appreciation Worksheets
3. Watch with joy as your students connect with and interpret art
The bundle includes 25 printable art worksheets, but everyone who signs up for Your Weekly Art Break, my email newsletter full of art inspiration, gets six FREE art appreciation worksheets.
Artworks for Kids
Artworks for Any Age
- A Year of Art Appreciation for Kids: 52 Artworks Your Children Should Know
- 6 Juicy Artworks for the First Day of School
- 5 Artworks your Children will Love
- Kinesthetic Learning in Art: Artworks That Make You Move
- 5 Artworks about Love
- 10 Surprising Artworks from the Met Museum
- My Art Bucket List
- 5 Women Artists of Color with Learning Activities
- Faith Ringgold’s Celebration of African American Women
- 10 Awesome Sharks in Art for Shark Week
- 25 Favorite Madonna and Childs from Art History
- 25 Views of Fathers in Art
- Things Said About Us: Art-Inspired Self Esteem Activity for Kids
- The Frieze of Life by Edvard Munch: Exploring Our Human Experience
- 8 Powerful Modern Mexican Artworks
- Exploring Works of Art with the Five Senses
- I am… Dorothea Lange: Exploring Empathy Art Lesson
- 7 Amazing Portraits Using Non-Traditional Art Materials
- Art Side-by-Side: Mexican Painting and the American Dream
- The Two Fridas: Art Discussion Lesson
- Ultimate Collection of Elements of Art: Examples & Definitions
- Ultimate Collection of Principles of Design: Examples & Definitions
Artworks for Younger Students
- Kinesthetic Learning in Art: Artworks That Make You Move
- 20 Great Artworks to Look at with Young Kids
- Parson Weems’ Fable: Using the Elements and Principles of Art to Tell a Story
- Beyond the Poker Table: 25 Dogs in Art
Artworks for Older Students
- 5 Artworks to Intrigue Your High Schooler
- 5 Artworks to Promote Introspection
- 10 Great Artworks for Stimulating Discussion / Art Criticism
- What is Art? 6 Artworks that Help Define Art
- Art about Art: 6 Artworks about Other Works of Art
- 5 Women Artists of Color with Learning Activities
- Yinka Shonibare’s The Swing: Culture and Identity in a Global Society
- Scarred for Life: Using Art to Analyze the Small Moments that Define Us
- Portraits for a New Century: Kehinde Wiley Art Lesson
- Artists that Inspire Delight, Emotion, and a New Perspective
- Art and Poetry Connections with Saloua Raouda Choucair
- Rosa Rolanda Jigsaw Art Learning Activity: Each Piece Tells a Story
- The Liberation of Aunt Jemima
Artworks with Elements and Principles of Art
- Ultimate Collection of Elements of Art: Examples & Definitions
- Ultimate Collection of Principles of Design: Examples & Definitions
- Examples of Unity in Art
- Artworks That Show Line
- Best Examples of Emphasis in Art
- Artworks That Show Space
- Artworks That Use Shape
- Best Examples of Balance in Art: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, and Radial
- Proportion and Scale in Art Examples
- Ultimate List of Texture in Art Examples
- Ultimate Collection of Color in Art
- Parson Weems’ Fable: Using the Elements and Principles of Art to Tell a Story
- Artworks That Show Rhythm
Artworks for Holidays
Artworks from Around the World
- Art Around the World in 30 Days
- Art Around the World in 21 Days
- Ten Intriguing Ancient Artworks from Around the World
- 6 Incredible Chinese Artworks with Lesson Ideas
- Islamic Art for Kids: Calligraphy Art Project inspired by the Islamic Tughra
- Dreams and Dots: Australian Aboriginal Art for Kids
- 100 Ghost Stories of Japan and China: A Spooky Art, Culture, and Language Arts Lesson
Artworks to Teach History
- Art of the Civil Rights Movement
- More Civil Rights Movement Art
- Manifest Destiny Art with Printable
- Reflecting Absence: September 11th Lesson Plans for Art Teachers
Artworks about Parents and Kids
- 5 Lactating Moms(?) and Crazy Babies from Art History
- 25 Favorite Madonna and Childs from Art History
- 25 Views of Fathers in Art
- Kollwitz & Cassatt: Two Views of Motherhood in Art
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More Artworks for Kids
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