Unit: Kandinsky Trees

Students Will Be Able To: Examine how Wassily Kandinsky used simple shapes, brilliant colors,
and overlapping shapes to form his art work in order to produce their own circle filled tree made
entirely out of paper.
Art History:
Kandinsky (1866-1944) Russian painter
Studied law and economics and started painting at the age of 30
Thought to be the first abstract painter
Moved from Russia, to Germany, and then to France because of WWII
Art Production/ Goals:
Create a tree with leaves that have three layers of circles of varying colors
Cut and glue paper to form the Y tree reviewing parts of the tree
Demonstrate how to cut out circles by folding paper and cutting a C shape on the fold
Draw clouds, sun, wind, etc. to add depth to the art
Skills Learned/Activities:
Discussion on Kandinskys art and his life
How to make a tree without drawing cutting and arranging paper to create art
Work on fine motor skills to cut circular leaves
NJCCCS of Visual Art 2014:
1.3.5.D.2 Identify common distinctive characteristics of artworks from diverse cultural and
historical eras of visual art using age-appropriate stylistic terminology (e.g., cubist, surreal,
optic, impressionistic), and experiment with various compositional approaches influenced
by these styles.
1.4.5.B.1 Assess the application of the elements of art and principles of design in dance,
music, theatre, and visual artworks using observable, objective criteria.
1.2.5.A.3 Determine the impact of significant contributions of individual artists in dance,
music, theatre, and visual art from diverse cultures throughout history.
1.3.2.D.5 Create works of art that are based on observations of the physical world and that
illustrate how art is part of everyday life, using a variety of art mediums and art media.
1.4.2.A.4 Distinguish patterns in nature found in works of dance, music, theater, and visual
art.
Assessment:
Class Rubric measuring: following directions, understanding new concepts, using
originality and creativity, displaying neat and tidy craftsmanship, finishing the project
completely, using time wisely (TOT), and putting name and grade on the project.
Modification/Accommodations:
Repeat and differentiate directions
Demonstrate clearly for all learners, repeat demonstrations if needed
Keep students focused on project
Reduce and prevent distractions