Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Form

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students will be introduced to form, one of the basic elements of art. They will analyze the types of forms and materials used in various sculptures then experiment with lines in both two and three dimensions to see how shapes become forms.
Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Color

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners 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...