Wassily Kandinsky: Abstract Expressionism for Second Graders

Monday, September 16: 

“If you painted a picture of your self, you would probably paint what you look like, the color of your eyes and hair, how tall/short you are, etc. But close your eyes for a minute and think about what you feel like. If you painted what you you feel like, it would be much different.”-Wassily Kandinsky

Kandisky inspired painting in-process

Grade Level:  Elementary

Objective:
Students will learn about abstract expressionism through visually analyzing the art of Wassily Kandinski. Students explore the relationship between music and visual art in a watercolor painting activity.

Materials:
Kandinsky Powerpoint, watercolor paint-set, water containers, watercolor paper, brushes, music, projector, laptop