Lines, shapes, colors, paints, and clays! These are just a few of the things that might go into a beautiful work of art. Dive into the world of fine art to learn what goes into the kinds of art you might see in a museum!
Activities
Paper Weaving
You can make beautiful art with paper! Weave colorful strips of paper through a "loom" to make patterns. Try different kinds of paper (magazines, junk mail, wrapping paper, etc.) and try making the weaving strips different widths! Click the button below for instructions.
Name Abstract Art
Abstract art is art that doesn't represent everyday images. Use your own name to create abstract art! Try other words too, like your favorite food or animal! If you don't want to use letters, try drawing a big squiggle and fill in the blank spaces. Click the button below for more.
Silly Animal Sculptures
Artists create sculptures out of many different mediums, or materials. Some sculptures are made of marble, plaster, or even clay. Make your own sculpture out of clay! Think about what you would like your sculpture to look like, what shapes you want to include, then form it in the clay.
Don't have air dry clay? Try making salt dough!
When Pigasso Met Mootise Read-Aloud
Pigasso and Mootise become neighbors but soon become rivals. Their rivalry comes to a head when their art spills out of their houses. Enjoy this colorful tale written and illustrated by Nina Laden and read by Eric Close.
Materials Needed
Do not be afraid to improvise materials if you do not have the exact thing!
Paper Weaving - Sheet of paper, paper strips of different colors, scissors, ruler, glue or tape
Name Abstract Art - Coloring supplies, paper
Sculpting - Air-dry clay OR Salt Dough
Finish the Shape - Coloring supplies, paper
Fun Facts
You'll definitely need a microscope to see this art! See more tiny art and learn how it is made by clicking the button below.
Romans made more than just statues, learn more about Roman art by clicking the button below.
Leonardo da Vinci created a lot of famous art! Learn more about him and his work by clicking the button below.
Georgia O'Keeffe loved painting nature, especially flowers! Learn more about her by clicking the button below.
Andy Warhol was an eccentric artist who created very famous works. Learn more about him by following the link below.
What sport would you make art of? Learn more about art in the Olympics by clicking the button below.
Learn About Art
There is no one way to do art. There is also no one way to look at art! Take a look at these art pieces from our collection to think a little more about art.
Look at this sculpture. How many objects do you see?
What do you think it would feel like to live in this house?
Look at this painting. How many colors do you see?
What do you think this painting sounds like?
