While I was developing the Art History for Kids pinboard, I came across approximately 400 projects based on Kandinsky’s circles (I don’t judge. I totally did a Kandinsky circle project with my elementary kids when I taught, and it was uber-successful.) and many more fabulous art history projects. But after a while they were all starting…
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How to Compare and Contrast Art to Teach Art History
Inside: Use these techniques artwork examples to compare and contrast art in your classroom. Art comparison help students see the art in a new way and make the conventions of an art movement more clear and understandable. If I had to pick my favorite teaching method for art history, it probably would be compare and…
Starry Night Lesson and Melted Crayon Art Project
You may have noticed that I don’t post a lot about “famous art” here on The Art Curator for Kids. While I love many famous works, there is so much to study. And the internet has paintings like The Starry Night covered (including recent recognition of Van Gogh’s apparent grasp of movement and light – astonishingly scientifically ahead of his time!)….
Artworks that Show Space
Inside: This is the ultimate list of good space in art examples! The list includes perspective, positive and negative space in art, foreshortening, and much more! It’s Elements and Principles of Art time again! I’ve been working my way through all of the elements and principles of art in order to give you a one-stop…
25 Views of Fathers in Art
In honor of Father’s Day coming up, I’ve selected 25 artworks that show fathers in art. Enjoy! Click on the image to view it larger. I came upon some great links while finding art for this post. Check these links out as well for more fathers in art history. Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Fathers Fatherhood Connection,…
Artworks that Show Color
It’s time again for an Elements and Principles of Art post! This post includes good examples of artworks that show color, divided into categories. This was a beast of a post to compile as most art has color! I will add to this list when I find more, so this is a good one to…
Artworks that Show Balance
My Elements and Principles of Art series on The Art Curator for Kids will hopefully save you some time when planning your art lessons! This post focuses on good example artworks that show balance. I will add to this list when I find more, so this is a good one to pin or bookmark! The…
Artworks that Show Line
I don’t know about you, but I often find myself needing to teach a lesson on one of the elements of art or principles of design, but it takes a bit of digging to find good examples of art that teach that particular element. To help those in that situation, I am going to start…
Best Artist Books and Movies for Kids and Adults
Although I don’t think it is necessary to study the lives of individual artist to enjoy and connect with their artwork, hearing stories about artists can make their art come alive in new and exciting ways. Several months ago, I received a message from a reader. This is what she said. My number one struggle…
Impasto Painting with Kids
Today, I welcome Varya from Creative World of Varya for a post about teaching the impasto technique to kids. This is such a fun process art activity. I know I am planning on doing this with my girls very soon. I think they will love it! Thanks to Varya, and I hope you hop over…
Complete the Picture: An Easy Art Appreciation Game and Printable
Recently, I was looking at the Prado Museum website researching links for my year of art appreciation post. I found a little thumbnail sketch of the painting, and I thought it was so cool. I was smitten by it and needed to know what it was right away. I clicked on the image and nothing…
A Year of Art Appreciation for Kids: 52 Artworks your Child Should Know
I have compiled for you a massive list of artworks for you to look at with your kids this year. I picked one artwork for each week of the year, and I tried to pick the best of the best. If you haven’t been showing art to your kids, this is a great list to…
