4th--Abstract painting inspired by Wassily Kandinsky

This lesson was inspired by Russian artist, Wassily Kandinsky. He is considered as the inventor and theorist of abstract painting in the 20th century.  4th Graders emulated Kandinsky's style.

We talked about the great influence music had on making his creations.We focused on using different types of lines, organic shapes, geometric shapes and the concept of composition.
We also discussed abstract art and how color can change a mood or express a feeling. 
The students had a great time creating colors that express their feeling by mixing primary colors.

"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, and 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."

                                  --Wassily Kandinsky