10 Amazing Facts about French Painter Henri Matisse


A fun video that presents an overview of Matisse's life and his art work. 


Matisse inspired project created by 3rd grade students several years ago 


A few Matisse coloring pages

 Fauvism, style of painting that flourished in France around the turn of the 20th century. Fauve artists used pure, brilliant colour aggressively applied straight from the paint tubes to create a sense of an explosion on the canvas.



When coloring these pages think about your favorite colors, be bold, be wild be inventive! 







Spotlight Artist December 2020

 













10 Amazing Facts about Georgia O'Keeffe


Learn a bit more about Georgia O'Keeffe in this Art Video filled with images of her work and places that inspired her. 

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The Ancient Aztec Culture

 Connecting to 6th grade Ancient cultures curriculum we looked at the Ancient Aztecs. Building on this information students were able to understand how the Day of Dead celebrations developed. 











 

Ms. Jane's Moments In Art - Sugar Skulls, Part 2


The decorating of sugar skulls really is the part where they "come alive".

Enjoy!

More Day of Dead images to inspire and some additional Frida Kahlo books from my collection.