Cooperative Kandinsky

I was trying to figure out how to work in some cooperative and inclusive learning within our study of artists and art elements and decided on Kandinsky.   I love his play with the elements of art and after learning about his life, style, and love of classical music we started a painting of our own, Kandinsky Style!  Mrs. Noah, our music teacher (and NSMS 2013 Teacher of the year) helped by suggesting classical music by the composer, Debussy to get in the Kandinsky style painting mood.

Each student started painting with black only...focusing on lines, patterns, and shape....and thena fter about 5 minutes they had to switch places with another student and paint on a different paper.  The looks on their faces were priceless when they realized what was happening...and the results are amazing!