Artist Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) is best known for developing the artistic style known as Neo-Plasticism. This well recognized style utilizes simple horizontal and verticle lines on a flat surface. The lines overlap to form squares and rectangles—some of these are left white, and some are filled with color (usually one of the primary colors: red, yellow or blue). This simple, visually striking technique is wonderfully suited for kids’ art. The few simple rules offer the perfect blend of free expression and structure. Read More. . .
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1 Melissa // Aug 23, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Wow! Really nice art project. Thanks!
2 Spaghetti Box Kids // Aug 24, 2011 at 2:47 am
Melissa- Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping in. -AV
3 Amy // Aug 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm
I’m a K-8 art teacher and I plan on using your project this year in my unit on color. Nice presentation. Thanks!
4 Spaghetti Box Kids // Aug 24, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Amy- glad to know the project has found its way into classrooms. I have the utmost admiration for the hard work and long hours that teachers put in. All the Best -AV
5 Ann // Sep 2, 2011 at 11:51 am
I expected the usual fare- get out the watercolors, spread a plastic tablecloth, etc. But this was much different (no paints!) A welcome surprise :)
6 Spaghetti Box Kids // Sep 2, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Thanks. Yes, it nice to change the approach once in awhile. Like you say, watercolor is just one way to go about kids’ art.
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