Students learn about the Abstract Expressionism movement in America and then create 4-6 thumbnail studies using the following abstract expressionists as inspiration: Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Willem De Kooning. They then use their favorite thumbnail to create a large piece of art. Great introduction to Acrylic Credit Card Scrape technique and Watercolor Wet on Wet technique.

Included:

4 Page Lesson Plan with National Standards for grades 6-12; Big ideas, Essential questions, Goals and Objectives, instructional Materials, Supplies and detailed process. Also included are Resource links and vocabulary.

57 page editable powerpoint

Editable Word Student Self-Evaluation

Thumbnail Worksheet

Links to video examples of abstract expressionism and techniques

Examples of student thumbnails

Examples of final student artwork

Materials list

Visual Arts Standards Anchor Standards:

Creating:

• Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
• Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
• Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work

Responding

• Anchor Standard #8. Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
• Anchor Standard #11. Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.

A Space to Create; Abstract Art, Art and Music, Easy Abstract Art, Emotions and Color, Emotion and Line, Emotion and Shape. Expressive Art