Young scholars examine the works of Claude Matisse. For this Matisse Art Lesson, students explore Beasts of the Sea to find recognizable shapes.  Young scholars visit the National Gallery to view Matisse artworks.

Fifth graders research Pablo Picasso and apply what they know in a created piece of artwork. They create artwork out of geometric shapes such as triangles, rectangles and circles. They access the Internet to research Picasso and complete...