Explore circle art inspired by famous artist, Wassily Kandinsky and make a DIY Christmas craft ornament that kids of all ages will enjoy! Plus, this Christmas art activity is nearly mess free and uses super simple and budget friendly supplies. Grab our free printable Christmas circle template below and some colored markers to get started.
HOW TO MAKE KANDINSKY CIRCLE ORNAMENTS
CIRCLES IN ART
The circle as a basic shape has always enchanted the human mind. Many mathematicians and philosophers consider it the most perfect of all geometric shapes. For artists the mysterious circle is something of wonder and beauty. Circles can appear in art either as circle shapes or as things stellar orbs, wheels, sundials, clocks, circular paths etc.
Wassily Kandinsky, is a famous artist, who is known for the use of circles in his work. He believed the circle had symbolic significance relating to the mysteries of the cosmos, and he used it as an abstract form.
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Create your own fun and colorful Christmas ornaments this season inspired by Kandinsky’s circle art. All you need are a few simple supplies to get started!
There are two versions to try!
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KANDINSKY ORNAMENTS
SUPPLIES:
- Circles printable
- Scissors
- Markers
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Glue stick
- String
- Tape
VERSION 1 INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1. Print out the circles template.
STEP 2. Color the circles with bright colored markers and cut them out.
STEP 3. Use your circles as a template to cut out a matching piece of cardboard as a backing. Glue the paper to the cardboard.
STEP 4. Tape string to the back of each ornament and hang.
VERSION 2 INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Print out the circles template.
STEP 2. Cut out the circles and trace them onto colored construction paper, card stock, or poster board.
STEP 3. Arrange the circles to form a Kandinsky inspired print and glue them in place!
STEP 4. Tape string to the back of each ornament and hang!
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