Abstract Art

This presentation will introduce artist, Wassily Kandinsky, & the concepts of
abstract art, as well as, concentric circles.

Presented By: Kelci Ellis

Grade Level: Kindergarten

 What is abstract art?
Made from the -Line
-Shape
elements of art -Color
Not a realistic -Texture
-Value
picture with -Space
recognizable objects -Form
 Wassily Kandinsky
1866-1944

Born In Moscow- Russia

Studied law and economics
before art
Credited with creating the first
purely abstract paintings
Inspired by music
Concentric Circles
Kandinskys Concentric Circles
 Open Ended Questions:
What can you tell me about this picture? What do you see?

What materials do you think were used?

What is your favorite part of the picture?

What title would you give this picture?

How does the choice of colors used make you feel?

 Major Concepts

Understand and be able to identify abstract art

Become familiar with the elements of art

Understand what concentric circles are and use that knowledge to

create their own works of art

 Art Production Experiences
Use crayons and watercolor paint to create their own concentric
circle masterpieces
Have students share their art with a peer and whole class reflection
Create classroom collage of all students completed concentric circle
projects
Create abstract art using only lines (Fill entire paper, use a variety of
colors)
Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the
harmonies, the soul is the piano with many
strings. The artist is the hand that plays touching
one key or another to cause vibrations in the
soul.

-Kandinsky
 Works Cited:
Jamie Handsays, et al. 10 Questions to Ask Your Child about Their Art.

Handmade Kids Art, 7 Mar. 2017, handmadekidsart.com/critical-thinking-skills/.

Wassily Kandinsky Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works. The Art Story,

www.theartstory.org/artist-kandinsky-wassily.htm.

Cornett, C. E. (2015). Creating meaning through literature and the arts: arts

integration for classroom teachers. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Pearson.