Pablo Picasso's African Masks - Art Lesson for Kids

This à la cART lesson introduces students to Pablo Picasso and his love for African masks. The lesson is divided into two separate sessions. In the first, students will draw their own mask starting with a Roll-a-Die African Mask game. Then they will use Elmer’s glue to trace the sketched lines. In the second session, they will color their masks with oil and chalk pastels.

Art Techniques

· Drawing

· Outlining with glue

· Pastel / chalk coloring techniques

You will Receive

• 51-page, non-editable PDF
• grade levels 2 to 10
• two classes (2 x 45 minute) duration art project
• an introduction script to read aloud with questions to engage students
• step-by-step instructions with photos
• gallery of student work
• common core art standards
• printable early finishers activity: African Mask Symmetry

Materials Needed

I design à la cART lessons to be completed with simple art supplies as it is difficult enough trying to cart materials from one classroom to another.

Approximate Time Needed

This art lesson is perfect for middle and upper grade students and takes place over two separate art sessions lasting each 45 – 60 minutes, depending on the age of your students:

1. In session one, students will draw an African mask and trace the sketched lines with Elmer’s glue.

2. In session two, students learn the difference between oil and chalk pastels and color their African masks.

Read Aloud Introduction

You do NOT need any art and / or art history knowledge to teach à la cART lessons – it is all laid out for you. The read-aloud introduction introduces Picasso and his African period, explains his art and techniques pertinent to the lesson; with questions guiding student conversation.

Reference Materials

I like using visuals to support my lessons. Due to copyright infringement, the art pieces are not always included but I have listed the artist and title of the artwork. You can do a Google image search and then share with the class by projecting on a smartboard or whiteboard.

Perfect for grades 2 – 10, homeschooling

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This product is non-editable. Please do not purchase this lesson if you are planning to edit, copy or extract photos and text.

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