Piet Mondrian - ARTIST Research Project (Google Slides™)

Artist Research Project - Google Slides, ready to be uploaded to Google Classroom!

Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the famous artist Piet Mondrian.

Students will research and learn:

Who is Piet Mondrian?
When and where was he born?
Where did Mondrian grow up?
Describe Mondrian’s artistic style
What are the key elements of his famous works?
Showcase and Analyse some of Mondrian’s most famous works.

Critical Thinking…

Why do you think Mondrian chose to use a grid in many of his paintings?
How does Mondrian’s art make you feel?
In what ways do you see elements of nature in Mondrian’s abstract works?

Visual Art Activity:

Create a Mondrian-style artwork: Students create their own abstract artwork inspired by Mondrian’s style.

Compare and Contrast…

Students compare Mondrian’s work with that of another abstract artist.

Multimedia Activity:

Students use their digital skills to upload video clips of interviews, where people discuss Mondrian’s artwork and philosophy.
They are also required to research and provide links to virtual tours of exhibitions featuring Mondrian’s art.

INCLUDES MARKING RUBRIC!!!