Expressionist Portraits with Frame
To create these paintings we were inspired by the PORTRAITS of German Expressionism. We observed the portraits painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Karl … Read more
Design: Artist Perfume
In this DESIGN activity we were inspired by the perfume made by GUERLAIN “The Bee Bottle- Maison Matisse Edition 2023”, inspired by MATISSE. This is … Read more
Emotions in colors
With 7th grade students we had some lessons about Civic Education and Citizenship talking of emotions and expressivity. We were inspired by the book “The … Read more
Negative drawing: Magic Jellyfish
This work made with the 7th Grade students is inspired by the illustrated book ” The Jellyfish Garden” (“Il Giardino delle Meduse”) by Paola Vitale … Read more
Art with lines, inspired by Sol Lewitt
With 6th grade students we made these drawings inspired by the American artist Sol Lewitt and his works made with color lines. Explaining the line … Read more
Small museum of fallen leaves
For this activity we were inspired by Antonio Catalano’s small picture book “Museum of Fallen Leaves” (advertising link). With this book the author guides us … Read more
Abstract painting with wool and cloth inserts
In this way, you create spaces to be filled with watercolors. The lines will define fields where color tints can fade, mix or overlap. Here … Read more
Painted masks inspired by Chinese Opera
These masks are inspired by the Chinese Opera tradition, in which the colors and patterns of the make-up change according to the characteristics of the … Read more
Abstract square that tells about me
A new work inspired by the American artist Harold Hollingswort, who has always attracted us for a different approach to abstract art. In his works, … Read more
Chinese Opera Mask: worksheet
These masks are inspired by the Chinese Opera tradition, in which the colors and patterns of the make-up change according to the characteristics of the … Read more
Final Exams 2022
Also this year I am happy to publish my students’ works for Middle School Final Exams (8th grade). Starting from a topic on which the … Read more
Big Delaunay Poster with patterns
A large poster inspired by Robert Delaunay, who with his colored circles gave us one of the most beautiful works of abstract art. The poster … Read more