This lesson is an art history study of Artist Mark Rothko which includes information about the artist and a detailed lesson on how to create a modification of the painting "No. 6 Violet, Green and Red."This lesson also covers the history of Mr. Rothko's work and is geared towards Pre-k through 2nd grade students. The lesson offers the students an opportunity to paint using sponges while also creating beautiful texture.You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on the art of Mark Roth