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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Abstract Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Abstract Art movement and its major artist such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
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California State University

Expressionist Art Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Great activity for upper elementary learners who think that all art has to look "real." Through the images of Edvard Munch's work, students come to understand the role emotion can play in creating visually compelling work.
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Goshen College

Goshen College: Abstract Expression in Clay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an interesting approach to creating a ceramic vessel with texture. The lesson plan calls for stomping on the clay and attaching pieces of clay by throwing them together. This instructional activity could be a lot of fun, but...
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Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim: Vasily Kandinsky

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography from the Guggenheim of Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944 CE).
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Red Kettle: Jean Paul Riopelle

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Canadian abstract artist Jean-Paul Riopelle who formed a group of artists known as the Automatistes.
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Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Have Fun With Paint

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Several techniques for creating unique paintings are described at this website: "Make a Wax Resist," "Paint through Tissue," "Create Texture with Plastic Wrap," and "Paint on Glossy Paper."
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California State University

California State University: Colors and Mural Painting

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Each student will create a nonobjective painting using a straw. The class will then combine each painting into one large mural. Selected poetry and music accompanies this lesson plan.

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