Easy Mondrian Art Collage Project For Kids
Create a colorful primary color collage inspired by Piet Mondrian. This easy art lesson lets kids explore shapes, lines, balance and primary colors while creating their own unique artwork.
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Scissors
- Cardboard Rectangles for Stamping
- Paint tray or plate
Supplies
- 1 Piece 9" x 12" or 12" x 18" white paper
- Red, Blue and Yellow Construction Paper
- Black Tempera Paint
Instructions
Before You Begin
- Look at a few examples of Piet Mondrian's artwork and talk about the colors, lines and shapes you see. Remind kids that the goal is not to copy one of his paintings. Instead, they can use primary colors, shapes and lines to create their own artwork.
How To Make A Mondrian Collage
- CUT THE SHAPES: Cut squares, rectangles or other shapes from red, blue and yellow construction paper.
- ARRANGE THE SHAPES: Move the paper shapes around on the white paper to create a balanced composition. Encourage kids to experiment with different arrangements before gluing.
- GLUE THE COLLAGE: Use a glue stick to attach the construction paper shapes to the white paper. Make sure all the edges are completely glued down.
- STAMP BLACK LINES: Add black tempera paint to a plate or tray. Dip the edge of a cardboard rectangle into the paint and stamp lines across the collage. Kids can experiment with vertical and horizontal lines or create their own arrangement.
- LET IT DRY: Lay the finished artwork flat and let the paint dry completely.
Notes
- We have successfully done this art project with kindergarten students and up.
- Cut cardboard stampers large enough for young children to easily hold without getting too messy.
- Encourage kids to think about balance when arranging their colored shapes.
- Don't worry if the finished artwork doesn't look exactly like a Mondrian painting. Encourage creativity and focus on the process.
- If you don't want to use paint, kids can draw black lines or use strips of black construction paper instead.
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Cost: Less than $5