National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Color
Students will be introduced to color, one of the basic elements of art, through analysis of works of art by Monet, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Class discussion focused on these paintings will help students understand how artists use color to...
Arizona State University
Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color
A lesson plan to help young scholars understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
Arizona State University
Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color
A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
Princeton University
Princeton: Contour Lines in Art
Famous works of art are shown as contour line drawings without any color.
Curated OER
Harcourt School Publishers: Strange Combinations
Using the paintings of Gauguin, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Morisot, and others, site explores the different ways artists use color and shape to create feelings of tension and uneasiness. A good introductory lesson in analyzing and...
Curated OER
Harcourt School Publishers: Strange Combinations
Using the paintings of Gauguin, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Morisot, and others, site explores the different ways artists use color and shape to create feelings of tension and uneasiness. A good introductory lesson in analyzing and...