Lines That Wiggle
(Kandinsky Line Painting)
Lesson Overview
"Lines that wiggle" is an introduction to line and color. Students begin with an introduction to abstract expressionist painter/musician, Wassily Kandinsky. Student's identify and describe different types of lines (straight, curvy, zigzag, wavy, vertical, horizontal, and diagonal). For literacy student's are read "Lines That Wiggle" by Candice Whitman. Student's are challenged to find and identify different types of lines around the art room.
Student's are introduced to two different paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, "Composition VII" and "The Bird". Student's describe different the lines, shapes, and colors they see. To begin the painting, student's create lines and shapes with sharpie. We discuss the term "overlapping" and student's which students demonstrate understanding of in their work.
The next lesson, student's are introduced to the color wheel, primary, and secondary colors. We discuss primary color mixing and how to create secondary colors. Student's watch demonstration of painting with tempera. They are shown how to hold the paint brush. Students are cut loose to paint their Kandinsky inspired artworks.
Student's are introduced to two different paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, "Composition VII" and "The Bird". Student's describe different the lines, shapes, and colors they see. To begin the painting, student's create lines and shapes with sharpie. We discuss the term "overlapping" and student's which students demonstrate understanding of in their work.
The next lesson, student's are introduced to the color wheel, primary, and secondary colors. We discuss primary color mixing and how to create secondary colors. Student's watch demonstration of painting with tempera. They are shown how to hold the paint brush. Students are cut loose to paint their Kandinsky inspired artworks.
Key Concepts (Big Ideas):
Line
Color
Primary Color
Secondary Color
Overlap
Color Mixing
Paint Stroke
Line
Color
Primary Color
Secondary Color
Overlap
Color Mixing
Paint Stroke
Above are examples of students creating their initial line drawings
Above are examples of students painting with tempera cakes. Students are experimenting with paint stroke and paint mixing.
Above are examples of our student reflecting on their work as well as the work of their classmates.