Mondrian Painting Lesson

Title: Boogie Woogie Colors - Mondrian Painting
Art focus: Line, geometric shapes and color mixing, Lesson Plan Submitted by: Kelly Solack
Grade Level: 1 (K through 3)
Time Duration: 2, 45 min class periods
Have some fun! Start with "Mondrian" - Songs in the Key of Art Vol. II

 

Vocabulary:

Primary colors	Vertical	Geometric shapes- rectangle, square
Line	Secondary colors	Rhythm - Repetition
Horizontal	Balance	Unity

 

Objectives:

· SWL (Students Will Learn) the primary colors.
· SWL mixing primary colors for secondary.
· SWL how to create basic geometric shapes from lines.
· Students will experience a mixed media project.
· Students will follow the style and technique of a famous painter (Piet Mondrian).

 

Prep: Pre-cut strips of black construction paper into 1 inch (2.5 cm) strips the long way.

 

Procedures:

Step One:

· Introduce line and color through Mondrian’s "Composition in Red, Yellow & Blue" or "Broadway Boogie Woogie."Compare to other Mondrian artworks if available.
· Discuss different lines; horizontal, vertical.
· Discuss shapes created by the lines.
· Discuss primary colors; red, yellow, and blue.
· Explain or demonstrate how to arrange strips on paper to create lines and shapes.
· Hand out white paper, name on the back.
· Students use 5 strips of paper to create Mondrian like artwork. Can cut off ends that run off side of paper to use for smaller areas inside the artwork.
· Put on Drying Rack when complete.

 

Step two:

· Mondrian review: focus on primary colors and arrangement.
· Review color chart and how to plan for a secondary color.
· Demo choosing two primary colors and painting carefully within areas selected.
· Demo how to mix the two selected primaries into a secondary.
· Students work to complete assignment.
· Put on drying rack.

 

Step Three:

· Hang artworks on chalkboard or other area and discuss what we like about different student works and their choices. Similarities and differences to Mondrian. Positive statements and critique encouraged.

 

Materials:

Black Construction Paper 12" x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm)	Scissors	Tempera Paint: Red, Yellow and Blue
Brushes	Water buckets	Newspaper
White Glue	Drawing Pencils	Smocks
White Sulphite Drawing Paper 12" x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm)

 

Resources

Books

Complete Mondrian - This book reproduces all of Mondrian's works in a single volume with key caption information. The organization of the illustrations into major chronological periods is intended to give the reader an immediate visual impression of the development of Mondrian's work.

 

Masters of Art: Mondrian - This book is a showcase of Mondrian's development over his lifetime. In addition to large, full color prints, it also contains a large quantity of information about Mondrian's life from his boyhood until his death.

 

Posters

• Composition with Red Blue Yellow Styles Art Poster Print by Piet Mondrian, 24x30

• Composition No. 2 by Mondrian

• Composition with Color Areas by Piet Mondrian

Assessment Criteria:

 

	Poor = 1	Good = 2	Excellent = 3
Craftsmanship	No effort to keep work clean (glue and or paint).	Some effort to keep work clean.	Colors and work are clean.
Directions	No effort to follow directions for color and composition.	Some effort to follow directions for color and composition.	Good example of following directions in color and composition.
Participation	Group participation is unsatisfactory in class discussion and table group.	Group participation satisfactory. Some effort to share ideas.	Group participation is satisfactory. Shares ideas with classroom discussion and works well with table group.
	S- = 3 - 4	S = 5 - 6	S+ = 7 - 9

 

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