Kandinsky

The students will understand:
• the elements of color, line, texture, and shape
• The principles of pattern, balance, movement, contrast, unity
• Color theory to blend and contrast colors
• Abstraction

The students will know
• How to arrange elements and principles of art in an abstract composition
• How to mix and blend colors
• How to use oil pastels
• Examples of work by Kandinsky

Essential Questions:
• What is line? Shape? Texture?
• What is a pattern?
• How do you mix colors?
• What is an analogous color family?
• What is a complimentary color?
• In what ways can you use the principles of movement, Balance, Emphasis, and/or Unity in your composition?
• What is abstraction? How can it be identified?
• What does abstraction mean to you?
• Who is Wassily Kandinsky? From? Why is he special?


Objective:
The learner will create an abstract composition with lines and shapes then add color with oil pastels that convey the principles of balance, movement, contrast, unity, and pattern throughout the work.

Terms: elements: line, shape, pattern, color, principles: pattern, unity, movement, balance, emphasis, abstract, oil pastels, Kandinsky, blending

Project Procedures:
1. Teacher demonstration of Kandinsky examples/discussion, basic procedure with examples in progress
2. Students use shape templates and rulers to design an original abstract composition in pencil on 12x18 white paper.
3. Students choose colors to blend, consulting the color wheel for mixing choices, and compliments for contrast.
4. Once the color is finished throughout the composition, black lines are added for emphasis and movement.


Materials:
12x18 white paper, pencil, shape templates, rulers, portfolio water soluable oil pastels