Learning from the Greats...

Part of our Visual Arts program this year will focus on learning about, and learning from some of the greatest and most famous artists in history.  The goal is not to copy their art - but by exposing the students to these varying artistic styles, the hope is that the students will expand they way they think about and create art.

The first artist we studied was Piet Mondrian.  He became a famous for his abstract paintings, and developed his own style.  He used the same elements in his paintings:  lines, geometric shapes, and primary colours on a white background.

First the students had to plan and create their grid...

Next, they decided which primary colours they wanted to add to the grid...

The paintings that resulted are each fantastic and unique - just like our students!