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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.

William H. Johnson Style Art Project for Kids

William H. Johnson Style Art Project for Kids

Easy Draw Like Romare Bearden Tutorial and Coloring Page

Easy Draw Like Romare Bearden Tutorial and Coloring Page

Gee’s Bend Quilt Art Lesson: How to Make a Paper Quilt Project Tutorial Video

Gee’s Bend Quilt Art Lesson: How to Make a Paper Quilt Project Tutorial Video

How to Draw a Picasso Art Project: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw a Picasso Art Project: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw Cubism: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw Cubism: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw Pop Art: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw Pop Art: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

henri matisse for kids

Easy Matisse Art Project Tutorial and Matisse Coloring Page

Big Eyes Abstract Back to School Art Project

How to Draw a Self Portrait with “Big Eyes” Tutorial and Self Portrait Coloring Page

How to Draw like Hundertwasser: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson

How to Draw like Hundertwasser: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson

How to Draw a Paul Klee Castle: Easy Step-by-Step Art Tutorial Video for Kids

How to Draw a Paul Klee Castle: Easy Step-by-Step Art Tutorial Video for Kids

Kinder Abstract Back to School Art Project

Nate Williams Self Portrait Art Lesson for Elementary Students

Draw Like Modigliani Self Portrait for Kids: Art Lesson & Coloring Page

Draw Like Modigliani Self Portrait for Kids: Art Lesson & Coloring Page

Abstract Self Portrait Drawing for Kids

Abstract Self Portrait Drawing for Kids

pop art for kids

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

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

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

Kandinsky Art Project: Make an Easy Tree Collage Tutorial Video

Kandinsky Art Project: Make an Easy Tree Collage Tutorial Video

How to Draw like Mary Cassatt Tutorial and Mary Cassatt Coloring Page

How to Draw like Mary Cassatt Tutorial and Mary Cassatt Coloring Page

How to Draw like Georgia O’Keeffe Tutorial Video and Coloring Page

How to Draw like Georgia O’Keeffe Tutorial Video and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw like Berthe Morisot Tutorial and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw like Berthe Morisot Tutorial and Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw like Mary Blair Tutorial and Mary Blair Coloring Page

Easy How to Draw like Mary Blair Tutorial and Mary Blair Coloring Page

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