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 Piet Mondrian Animals

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Piet Mondrian Animals using paintings techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), primary colors (red yellow blue), and shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) inspired by Dutch Artist (1872-Present) Piet Mondrian
• Use art element color (primary colors, red, yellow, blue) and design principles (repetition, composition, contrast) based on Modern Art
• Define Neoplasticism (a style of painting using only vertical lines, horizontal lines, and rectangular shapes in primary colors)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Composition No. II (1920) Piet Mondrian

2. Read Piet Mondrian: The Man Who Changed Everything by Waanders Uitgevers Zwolle

3. Discussion Questions "How did Piet Mondrian come to paint this way? How did you choose the placement of colors? What colors do you notice first in the artist's paintings? What she is the largest colored shape? What size is the smallest? What is the most space you have between colored shapes? What is the least? Can you see the shape of a tree in this painting? What makes Piet Mondrian artwork abstract? Is Mondrian thinking about similar things in his artwork? What do you think Piet Modniran is trying to express? How is Piet Mondrian's artwork different from other artists?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper 

2. Add line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to the positive space (animal) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

3. Outline line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with neutral colors (black, grey, white) for the positive space (animal) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Piet Mondrian Animals for Assigned Tables

2. Composition A (1923) Piet Mondrian

3. Discussion Questions "Who was Piet Mondrian? What do you notice in this painting Piet Mondrian created? What is Piet Mondrian the founder of? Where was Piet Mondrian born? What shapes did Mondrian mainly use in his paintings? How did Piet Mondrian create straight lines? Who introduced Mondrian to art? How did Piet Mondrian's artwork evolve from 1908 to 1912? What school did Piet Mondrian attend? How did Mondrian's artwork change overtime? What style did Mondrian paint his artwork in? What are movement is Modern Art characterized by? What is the title of this painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

2. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

3.  Use colored construction paper (blue, red, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Piet Mondrian Animals for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paint brushes, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Piet Mondrian Animals 

3. Add details (whiskers, claws, spots, eyelashes) to the positive space (animal) of the Piet Mondrian Animals

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Primary Still Life 

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Primary Still Life using observational drawing techniques learning in class
• Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional), shape variation (geometric, organic), and value (light yellow, dark yellow) inspired by Dutch Painter (1872-1944) Piet Mondrian and American Artist (1923-1997) Roy Lichtenstein
• Understand primary colors (red yellow blue) and design principles (composition, variation, balance) relating to Modern Art
• Define Still Life (painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects such as flowers, fruit, or dishes)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Glass and Lemon in a Mirror (1974) Roy Lichtenstein
2. Still Life with Ginger Pot II (1912) Piet Mondrian
3. Discussion Questions "What is the difference between aesthetic theories? Can artwork be explained by more than one aesthetic theory? How does artist's intent influence your interpretation of the artwork? Why is it important to understand the time period of an artist when looking art their work? How can personal artwork be inspired by ideas explored by past artists? Why is problem solving an integral part of the art making process? How can students use general knowledge and art knowledge to further develop personal art making?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, pyramid, sphere) to composition of arranged objects (fruit dishes, fabric)
3. Add an horizon line in the background to separate the folded drapery, objects, and wallpaper

Reminder: 

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Primary Still Life for Assigned Table
2. Still Life with Crystal Bowl (1973) Roy Lichtenstein
3.  Discussion Questions "What is a still life? Still Life- a simple painting or drawing of objects. Is it different from other forms of figurative work in the sense that it cannot move? Can you guess how many types of still life there are for three merits? How can I create my own still life effectively? What was the inspiration for your art? Were you learning about a famous artist, a world culture, or a place/time in history?  What materials did you use? What techniques did you try? What are you proud of in your art? What time you do differently? What style is it? Were you using your imagination, memories, or observing from real life?"

Lesson Activities   

1. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (fruit bowl) of the still life
2. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the negative space (wallpaper) of the still life
3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (floral, silk, wood) to the Primary Still Life

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Primary Still Life for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, paint brushes)

Lesson Activities 

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to subject matter (fruit bowl, glassware) of still life
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to background (wallpaper, table) of still life
3. Outline details (pattern, objects, fruit) in foreground (fruit bowl, glassware) of Primary Still
 Life

Artist Examples

Student Examples