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Mondrian Trees

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A colorful abstract painting of a tree with vibrant, Mondrian-inspired stained-glass-like branches in various shades.Abstract painting of a tree with multicolored patches in the background, including pink, blue, green, and orange.

  Trees in the Style of Piet Mondrian-–
The 4th/5th graders drew trees to complement their studies in Science class. 
How can line be used creatively to make a stylized picture?  How can we capture a mood using color?  How can oil pastels be used effectively?  These are the questions we will explore during this unit.  Theyhad a color mixing and blending review.  They learned to use line creatively and made stylized art. 

Piet Mondrian’s abstract trees were viewed:A painting of a bare tree with swirling branches against a blue-toned, textured background.


Abstract painting with overlapping geometric shapes and lines in shades of blue, green, and yellow.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

One Response to Mondrian Trees

  1. pink and green mama MaryLea says:
    January 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    These are lovely! I just pinned them on my Art Lesson ideas board on Pinterest!

    Fondly,
    Pink and Green Mama
    MaryLea

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