Combine art and a bit of geometry for a Piet Mondrian inspired Valentine art project for kids. Create a colorful heart shape decoration with this very simple to set up Mondrian art lesson using a few basic supplies. Learn about famous artist Piet Mondrian and abstract art in the process.
MONDRIAN HEART ART FOR KIDS
MONDRIAN ART
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter and theoretician who is considered as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. When he began painting, Mondrian often painted landscapes in the cubist style. From there, he learned how to be an abstract artist!
One of his most recognizable images that he used over and over was an irregular checkerboard drawn with black lines, and with the spaces painted mostly white or in primary colors (blue, red and yellow). To do this, he used a form of math called geometry. Geometry helps us understand and create shapes!
Mondrian painted about 250 of these geometric abstracts from 1917 to 1944. Mondrian called his style “neoplasticism.”
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WHY DO ART WITH KIDS?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE MONDRIAN HEARTS PROJECT!
MONDRIAN HEART ART
SUPPLIES:
- Printable Heart template
- Electrical tape
- Markers
- Scissors
- Card stock
- Glue stick
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Print the heart template above.
STEP 2: Using the electrical tape, tape straight lines horizontally and vertically across your heart.
STEP 3: Color the shapes inside the tape with markers.
STEP 4: Cut out your heart design and glue your heart to the card stock.
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