Learning about artists provides an opportunity for children to learn about the broader world. They learn that people grow up, go to school, and live in other countries. Looking closely at art allows children to develop critical thinking skills. Children become aware of different sizes, shapes, and lines as they use many mathematical concepts to analyze the artwork of others.
We used our knowledge of lines to look closer at Kandinsky's Composition No. 6. The children recognized many familiar lines. They used black markers to collaborate on their own version of this artwork (seen on top). After they added color the results were stunning!
We read this book many times to learn about Kandinsky's childhood. It was his love for colors that inspired his artwork.
We looked at Kandinsky's famous circle paintings. The children really looked closely at the original artwork. This took focus and precision in creating a circle that went all the way around. They were so proud of their completed paintings.
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| Kandinsky's circles |
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| Pre-K Hallway display |
