If Picasso painted a snowman, what would it look like? Explore the fun side of the famous artist Pablo Picasso this winter by making a cubist snowman. All you need are markers, a ruler, and our free printable snowman template below for an easy winter art activity!
Picasso Snowman Art Project
Learning about famous artists can be so much fun! Explore cubism and Picasso with a favorite winter theme: snowmen! Bring art to life with simple materials and accessible projects!
Supplies:
- Snowman printable (see below)
- Markers
- Ruler
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print the snowman template.
STEP 2: Use your ruler and a marker to divide your snowman and background with various shapes.
What is Cubism?
Cubism refers to art in which the items in the artwork look like they are made out of cubes and other geometric shapes.
Analytical Cubism is the first type of cubism. Most analytical Cubists painted and drew in only one color so that the person who was looking at the painting ignored color but only to the shapes they saw.
After 1912, artists started using a new style called Synthetic Cubism. Painters mixed different shapes. They also used more colors. Cubists during this period did not use just paint. They often pasted objects like newspaper or cloth onto the canvas. This new style of art was called collage.
In collaboration with his friend and fellow artist Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso started the Cubism movement, a new style of modern art that he formed in response to the rapidly changing modern world.
This silly, and fun snowman art project below is an excellent introduction to Cubism and the artist Pablo Picasso. Go monochrome or use lots of color. What will you choose?
More Fun Picasso Inspired Art Projects
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- Frida’s Winter Art Project
- Pollock Snowflakes
- Van Gogh’s Snowy Night
- Grandma Moses Winter Art
- Salt Snowflake Painting
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
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