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Art History

If adding art history topics to your art lessons sounds like extra time and effort that you don’t have, then here are a couple of points that might help change your mind.

First, working with projects that are about or inspired by famous artists from the past might be easier than you think. They don’t have to be messy, drawn-out affairs. Even simple drawings done in one class can teach kids many valuable lessons. Below are links to some of the easy and popular art history projects on this website.

Top 7 Art History Projects for Kids

  • Picasso
  • Matisse
  • Haring
  • Frida Kahlo
  • Britto Heart
  • Pop Art Landscape
  • Abstract Portrait


Why learn more about art history? Trying out some of the ideas some of these famous artists were known for is also a great way to expand creative thinking skills. For instance, a cubism self portrait drawn with a front and side view like Picasso, makes for an instant abstract work of art. Adding patterns to a still life painting like Matisse – also lovely. And then there’s Keith Haring, who loved to draw simple figures with big bold lines. Frida Kahlo was famous for adding her Mexican culture to her art, especially from a woman’s point of view. When kids try these ideas out, they not only gain a better understanding of what the artist was trying to do, they might decide to keep some of these thoughts for their future art too.

Teaching children about some of these artists and they helped changed the world of art, helps them gain a greater appreciation for all the possibilities they enjoy today.

How to Draw Frida Kahlo Easy Step by Step Art Project for Kids
2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Art History Portraits | artist Frida Kahlo | Drawing | National Hispanic Heritage Month | Oil Pastel | People | Women's History Month

How to Draw Frida Kahlo Easy Step by Step Art Project for Kids

Easy How to Draw Paul Klee Castle and Sun Art Project Tutorial
1st Grade | 2nd Grade | Art History | artist Paul Klee | Crayons | Drawing | Kindergarten | Pencil crayon

Easy How to Draw Paul Klee Castle and Sun Art Project Tutorial

How to Draw a Blue Dog Tutorial and Blue Dog Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Crayons | Drawing

How to Draw a Blue Dog Tutorial and Blue Dog Coloring Page

Easy How To Draw an Abstract Self Portrait Tutorial Video and Abstract Coloring Page
2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Back to School Art Project Ideas | Crayons | Drawing | Drawing Videos for Kids | People | Self Portraits

Easy How To Draw an Abstract Self Portrait Tutorial Video and Abstract Coloring Page

Easy Paul Klee Inspired Art Project Tutorial and Paul Klee Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Paul Klee | Color Sticks | Crayons | Drawing

Easy Paul Klee Inspired Art Project Tutorial and Paul Klee Coloring Page

Self Portrait Art Lesson for Elementary Students: Draw like Nate Williams Tutorial Video
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Art History Portraits | Back to School Art Project Ideas | Drawing | Painting | Self Portraits

Self Portrait Art Lesson for Elementary Students: Draw like Nate Williams Tutorial Video

Easy Modigliani Art Project Tutorial Video and Modigliani Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Art History Portraits | artist Modigliani | Back to School Art Project Ideas | Crayons | Drawing | Drawing Videos for Kids | People

Easy Modigliani Art Project Tutorial Video and Modigliani Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw a Romero Britto Cat and Britto Cat Coloring Page
2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Drawing | How to Draw Animals | Stabilo

Easy How to Draw a Romero Britto Cat and Britto Cat Coloring Page

Easy Delaunay Art Project and Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Delaunay | Drawing | Markers

Easy Delaunay Art Project and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw an Abstract Face Tutorial and Coloring Page
1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Kindergarten | Painting | People

Easy How to Draw an Abstract Face Tutorial and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw a Laurel Burch Cat Tutorial Video and Burch Cat Coloring Page
1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Crayons | Drawing | Metallic Markers

Easy How to Draw a Laurel Burch Cat Tutorial Video and Burch Cat Coloring Page

Easy Pop Art Landscape and Pop Art Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Landscapes | Markers

Easy Pop Art Landscape and Pop Art Coloring Page

Easy Draw Ice Cream Cones like Wayne Thiebaud Tutorial and Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Thiebaud | Crayons | Drawing | Easy Food Ideas | Spring Drawings | Summer Drawings

Easy Draw Ice Cream Cones like Wayne Thiebaud Tutorial and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw an Eye Tutorial Video and Eye Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Magritte | Drawing | Drawing Videos for Kids | Pencil crayon

Easy How to Draw an Eye Tutorial Video and Eye Coloring Page

How to Draw a Matisse Inspired Art Project and Matisse Coloring Page
2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Matisse | Drawing | Painting

How to Draw a Matisse Inspired Art Project and Matisse Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw the Tree of Life Tutorial and Tree of Life Coloring Page
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Klimt | Crayons | Drawing

Easy How to Draw the Tree of Life Tutorial and Tree of Life Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw an Op Art Cube Tutorial and Op Art Cube Coloring Page
2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Crayons | Drawing | Perspective & 3D Drawing

Easy How to Draw an Op Art Cube Tutorial and Op Art Cube Coloring Page

Easy Mona Lisa Art Lesson: Having Fun with Patterns
3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Leonardo da Vinci | Drawing | Markers | Sharpies

Easy Mona Lisa Art Lesson: Having Fun with Patterns

Easy Picasso Art Project Tutorial Video and Picasso Coloring Page
1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | Art History Portraits | artist Picasso | Crayons | Drawing | Drawing Videos for Kids | People | Self Portraits

Easy Picasso Art Project Tutorial Video and Picasso Coloring Page

Alberto Giacometti for Kids Tutorial and Giacometti Coloring Page
1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Art History | artist Giacometti | Crayons | Drawing

Alberto Giacometti for Kids Tutorial and Giacometti Coloring Page

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