Kandinsky and Abstract Art

First grade just wrapped up a unit on Russian artist Wasilly Kandinsky.  For our first assignment,  students re-created his concentric circles in paper mosaics.

Kandinsky was one of the original creators of abstract art. His major influence was music. For our second assignment students listened to classical music by Igor Stravinsky.   Students sketched out abstract designs allowing the music to direct their hand motions. Afterwords we added color to enhance the work. I absolutely adore the results!