Henri Matisse Art Lesson "Goldfish" Art History and Project 1st-4th Grade
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- This lesson bundle offers 3 art history lessons and projects that highlights Post expressionist style from Artist Henri Matisse. The themes for the three lessons are Amaryllis, Goldfish and Dancer . These lessons are perfect for K through 3rd grade with some variations. Students will have the oppoPrice $6.50Original Price $9.00Save $2.50
Description
This lesson introduces Artist Henri Matisse, widely regarded as the greatest colorist of the 20th century and as a rival to Pablo Picasso in the importance of his innovations. The lesson is perfect for 1st grade through 5th grade. Students will have the opportunity to explore directed line drawing and work with color, line, texture and pattern. The lesson will invite the students to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Matisse’s painting “goldfish.”
You can use this lesson in the following ways:
- a unit on texture and pattern
- 30-45 minute sub plans
- a simple design that helps to build a student’s confidence in drawing
- an art lesson introducing Henri Matisse
- a study of color mixing and mixed media painting
- a great idea for Mother's Day or Grandparents Day
What teachers are saying:
-great directions and easy for second grade
-My students found this activity fun. Thanks for sharing!
Students used with: 4th grade
What you will find inside the lesson:
- Teacher prompts for you to read as you give the lesson making it EASY to teach!
- Glossary of art terms
- Brief discussion of each topic that is simple and easy to comprehend
- Questions to ask the students about the art
- Step by step DETAILED instructions for an art project with FULL COLOR pictures.
- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFORM THIS LESSON TO COMMON CORE STANDARDS
- Art work to show as examples
- Comprehension questions Worksheet for you to extend the learning that feature key facts about each art project
- Word search and coloring page for fast finishers
- Worksheet where students have the opportunity to give you feedback about the projects
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