Combine art and… LEGO with a Piet Mondrian inspired art activity for kids. Create colorful Mondrian squares with this very simple to set up project using basic LEGO bricks, and our free printable Mondrian puzzle template. Also learn a little bit about famous artist, Piet Mondrian and abstract art in the process.
Enjoy LEGO Art With Kids
Get ready to add this simple abstract art activity, to your lesson plans this season. Our art projects are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind!
Although this LEGO challenge idea below provides some structure, your kids have tons of room for creativity, imagination, and design. It makes a great boredom buster for screen-free fun!
Create abstract art made up of patterns of squares and rectangles with basic LEGO bricks! Learn about the famous artist Piet Mondrian, and make sure to get the free printable puzzle template to use with it!
Who Is Piet Mondrian?
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch artist best known for his abstract paintings. Abstract art does not show recognizable objects such as people, objects, or landscapes. Instead, artists use colors, shapes, and textures to achieve their effect.
Although he is best known for his abstract paintings made from squares and rectangles, Piet Mondrian started out painting realistic scenes. He especially liked painting trees.
Mondrian’s influence can be seen in many other things, from furniture to fashion. Mondrian is celebrated as the founder of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement of artists and architects.
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How To Make A Mondrian Puzzle
Have a turn at creating your own Mondrian abstract art with patterns of squares and rectangles!
Optional: Once the kids have their bricks, set a time limit for them to complete their Mondrian art puzzle. Depending on their age, it could take 5 or 10 minutes.
Supplies:
- Printable puzzle template
- LEGO of assorted shapes and colors (red, blue, yellow, white, and black)
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print the puzzle template.
STEP 2: Place LEGO inside each shape in any pattern you choose. Mondrian typically used primary colors but you can use any colors you like!
STEP 3: Leave some of the shapes white or place white LEGO in those areas. Use any LEGO shapes you like, as several different sizes can fit together to fill each space.
Create your puzzle art and then choose different blocks to make another one!
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 projects allow 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!
Check out these helpful art resources…
More Fun LEGO Art Projects
Try one or more of these fun and easy LEGO challenges below. You can find all our LEGO building ideas here!
Create a monochromatic mosaic with LEGO bricks.
Make your own LEGO self-portrait.
Get arty with an LEGO apple tree mosaic.
Have fun painting with LEGO.
Why not teach symmetry with LEGO bricks!
Printable LEGO Challenge Cards
Theme LEGO challenge cards are the perfect way to breathe new life into your building challenges for each season and holidays.
- Fall LEGO Challenge Cards
- Halloween LEGO Challenge Cards
- Thanksgiving LEGO Challenge Cards
- Christmas LEGO Challenge Cards
- Valentine’s Day LEGO Challenge Cards
- Winter LEGO Challenge Cards
- St Patrick’s Day LEGO Challenge Cards
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- Easter LEGO Challenge Cards
- Earth Day LEGO Challenge Cards
Printable Brick Challenge Pack
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