Art History Workbook Bundle 1: 5 Famous Artist Biography Units:Middle School Art

This art history workbook introduces students to the artists Pablo Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein, Georgia O'Keeffe, Wassily Kandinsky and Keith Haring. Students learn about the artist through an artist bio, video resources, coloring sheets and art analysis. Then they complete a project in the style of the artist. Extension activities are also included.

Each workbook includes:

• An 8" x 10" Poster of artist or artwork
• An Artist Biography Sheet
• Teacher Instructions
• More Resources Sheets/Videos
• Art Analysis
• Coloring Pages of each Artist
• Student Project and Extensions for each Artist

For ease of use I recommend printing the worksheet bundles and then compiling them into a three ring binder to make a workbook. Keep the keys out for your own use. Each artist has a poster included so it can be used to denote the end of each artist in the workbook.

ALL TEN ARTISTS ARE COMPILED INTO ONE ART HISTORY STUDENT WORKBOOK HERE:

Art History Student Workbook (205 Pages)

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE:

This packet includes a biography sheet, poster, teacher instructions, coloring sheets, video links, analysis and 2 projects in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. The lesson takes students through an understanding of the artist and then has students color similar artwork using common characteristics of her work blending analogous colors. Students apply this knowledge afterwards to create their own art, first using reference in the worksheet as a guide, then choosing their own flower for reference.

18 Worksheets Included (See Preview):

• Georgia O’Keeffe Poster (8” x 10”)
• Artist Biography Sheet
• Teacher instruction sheet
• More resources sheet with links to a videos
• 5 coloring sheets of O’Keeffe style flowers
• Draw flower from photo and color
• From the Lake Artwork Sheet
• From the Lake Analysis Worksheet
• 2 Project Process Sheets
• O’Keeffe Extension Worksheet
• KEYS:
• Example of abstracted watercolor flower project
• Example of extension project
• Analysis Key

KEITH HARING:
This packet includes a biography sheet, poster, teacher instructions, coloring sheets, reflection sheets and 2 projects in the style of Keith Haring. Students color sheets using similar colors and patterns as Haring and answer questions about the social issues that Haring was trying to convey. Students also learn to draw in the style of Haring with a guided drawing sheet. Finally students apply this knowledge to create their own art based on a social concern of their own.

18 Worksheets Included (See Preview):

• Keith Haring Mural Poster (8” x 10”)
• Teacher instruction sheet
• More resources sheet with links to a video, artwork and website on artist with activities
• What is art based on social issues worksheet/discussion sheet.
• 3 coloring sheets on Haring
• 2 coloring sheets with reflection questions
• Guided drawing sheet on how to draw figures like Keith Haring
• Practice figure drawing sheet
• Social art lesson assignment sheet with suggestions
• Social art lesson assignment sheet without suggestions
• Planning worksheet for final project
• Worksheet for final project
• Project Reflection Worksheet
• KEYS:
  Example of artwork with answers to worksheet

WASSILY KANDINSKY:
This art history packet introduces students to the artist Wassily Kandinsky through a biography worksheet and videos. They then color artwork to familiarize them with the artists' work, finally they complete activities based on the artist featured. In the final lesson students create a chalk drawing by listening to music and finally draw some of the patterns, shapes and lines they see in his work and create a composition using those patterns and colors.

18 Worksheets Included: (See Preview File)

• High Resolution Poster of “Yellow-Red-Blue” by Wassily Kandinsky
• About the artist information sheet with examples
• Instruction sheet
• More resources sheet with links to movies
• 4 coloring sheets line drawings of Kandinsky paintings
• "Sea Battle" reference sheet
• Analysis of "Sea Battle" worksheet
• Drawing from Music worksheet with links to music
• Final Drawing from Music worksheet
• Draw like Kandinsky line identification sheet
• Kandinsky oil pastel artwork worksheet

KEYS:

• Student example of Kandinsky oil pastel project
• Student examples of Drawing from Music project
• "Sea Battle" analysis Key

ROY LICHTENSTEIN:

This packet takes students through an understanding of the artist, pop art and then has students color artwork inspired by the artist, using four of the most common characteristics of his work: Benday Dots, Horizontal Lines, Primary Colors and black outlines. Students apply this knowledge afterwards to create their own art, first as an abstract piece then using their favorite comic strip frame.

18 Worksheets Included: (See Preview File)

• Poster of the artist at Stedelijk Museum in 1967 in front of his art.
• About the artist information sheet with examples
• Instruction sheet
• More resources sheet with links to videos.
• 4 Coloring Sheets in the style of Lichtenstein in black outline form with color/line guides.
• Coloring sheet with blank caption.
• Abstract art coloring sheet.
• Create your own Lichtenstein inspired abstract artwork.
• Reference for Comic cover "Run for Love" and "Drowning Girl"
• Compare/Contrast of cover and painting worksheet
• Comic frame re-defined worksheet with reflection
• Presentation of the artist and his work

KEYS:

• Compare/Contrast Key
• Comic frame re-defined worksheet with reflection Key and example

PABLO PICASSO:

This packet includes a biography sheet, poster, teacher instructions, coloring sheets, video links, analysis and 2 projects in the style of Pablo Picasso. Students color sheets using similar colors and line types as Picasso. Then create a self-portrait with multiple perspectives using a worksheet of examples of Picasso-style eyes, nose, ears and mouths.

18 Worksheets Included (See Preview)

• Pablo Picasso Sculpture Poster (8” x 10”)
• Artist Biography Sheet
• Teacher instruction sheet
• More resources sheet with links to a video, artwork and website on artist with activities
• 3 coloring sheets on Picasso
• Guitar Line & Coloring Activity
• Continuous Line Drawing Coloring Sheet
• Continuous Line Drawing Project Sheet
• Guernica Artwork Sheet
• Guernica Analysis Worksheet
• Final Portrait Project Planning Sheet
• How to Draw like Picasso Worksheet
• KEYS:
  Example of guitar artwork
• Example of Picasso Portrait
• Analysis Key

Art Periods Covered:

1. American Modernism (O'Keeffe)
2. Pop Art (Lichtenstein)
3. Cubism (Picasso)
4. Abstract Expressionism (Kandinsky)
5. Social Change/Graffiti Pop Art (Haring)

Mediums Covered:

1. Drawing
2. Colored Pencil
3. Watercolor
4. Oil Pastel
5. Marker

Visual Art Portfolio

Create a binder to keep student work. When complete it shows the students growth over time. Upon completion of the packets, conducting a portfolio review can be a meaningful and valuable experience for the student and it is also a great way to show other kids and family members.

Ways to use in the classroom:

As an introduction to a famous artist and their work.

To support other skills including line, social change art, color blending, abstract art, portraiture and more.

As early finisher work or as a quick art substitute lesson.

Worksheets culminate with student creating their own artwork.

Note: There are options on how to give students color reference other than to print these sheets in color. You can project the example using a document camera or have students look up artwork on a chrome book or smartphone, for example.

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A note about artwork used in this resource: The work contained in this resource is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less. OR - Artwork is created in the style of the artist. All line artwork was created by Sabrina Wingren using the artist's work as reference. Any student artwork included is used with express permission.

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