Art Education | Department of Art & Design

University of Dayton
2017
Abstract Expressionism Art
Courtney Lamb and Hannah Zannetti

Subject of Project: Supplies: paper, tempera

Abstract Expressionism pain, paint brushes,
Grade level: 2nd masking tape, water,
Time: 30 minutes (+ dry time and paper towels, mixing tray,
removing tape) newspaper
Rationale: helps develop
imagination and knowledge of Resources:
different artists Previous class activity,
Pinterest
Objectives:
Students will be able to create Vocabulary: Abstract,
artwork based off of their Expressionism, Interpret
imagination.
Students will be able to find Activities
Introduction:
meaning in different pieces of art - Have students look at an abstract piece of art and share what
they see (on slide show)
Standards:
Demonstration:
3PR Create artworks based on - Will make an abstract sunset using paint and masking tape
imagination and observation of
familiar objects and scenes Materials distribution:
4RE Share their personal - Tape and paper will already be on desk/tables
- Paint, paint brushes, mixing tray, and water will be on the
interpretations of the meanings counter
conveyed in various works of art
Studio time activities (in order):
Questions (3): 1. Brainstorm everyday scenes as a class (write on the board)
1. What are you planning to paint? 2. Give students 1-3 minutes to think of what they want to make
3. Give the students about 5 minutes to put pieces of tape on their
2. Hoe many pieces of tape do you plan on paper
using? 4. Give students time to gather their materials and select their
3. Are you going to use different colors than paint colors
5. Students spend 15-20 minutes painting image
you would normally find in your painting?
Clean up:
Adaptations for special needs and - Completed paintings will go on the drying rack (with tape still on
exceptional abilities (2): it)
- Clean out brushes and mixing trays in sink; leave on the counter
- Thicker paint brush handles for students to dry
lacking fine motor skills - Two people per table will wipe down table with a wet sponge
- For students with exceptional abilities, we
will have them paint a more difficult painting Closure:
- Ask students what they learned
(beyond a simple nature landscape) - Once paintings are dry and tape is removed have students share
their paintings and other students share what they see