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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mondrian - Primary/Secondary Color Study

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Utilizing computer software, learners demonstrate the color spectrum. They investigate the life of the artist Piet Mondrian and define his style of artwork. Then they use Photoshop to recreate some of his designs while discovering the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mondrian: Rectangles, Squares, & Balance, Oh My!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the art of Piet Mondrian. They conduct Internet research, discuss Mondrian's artwork, play a computer game, and create an original work of art using Appleworks 6.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boogie Woogie Colors - Mondrian Painting

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create art in the style of Piet Mondrian. They review works by Mondrian, identify primary and secondary colors and then use construction paper, cut strips of paper and paint to create a piece of art that incorporates geometric...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Abstract Art: Line, Shape And Color

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students define and create an abstract art work. They introduce the artist Piet Mondrian and review geometric shapes (rectangles & squares), straight , angular lines, color.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

New Visions of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the art of Kazimir Malevich and Piet Mondrian as an analysis of abstract painting. For this abstract painting lesson, students explore the painting style of the two artists. Students analyze the use of shape, line,...
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Piet Mondrian: An Abstract Painter

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site created by Enchanted Learning about the Dutch abstract painter, Piet Mondrian. Contains a brief biography, an art activity, a coloring page, and links to other great sites with more information.
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Activity
Other

Art With Mrs. Filmore: 1st Grade Art Lessons

For Teachers K - 1st
This site offers a variety of art lessons that use various media. Each project includes instructions and pictures of the students' completed artwork.
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Article
Tate

Tate: Art Term: De Stijl

For Students 9th - 10th
De Stijl (The Style)was a post-World War I artistic style. Learn about the major artists, read essays about the style and its importance, and view images of important representatives of the style.
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Activity
Other

My Data = My Mondrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a minute and fill out the short questionaire about yourself. The computer converts your data into a personalized painting-- Mondrian style. Everyone will want to try this again and again!
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Lesson Plan
Kinder Art

Kinder Art: Mondrian Style Painting (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site students are encouraged to create a Mondrian style painting which will consist of geometric shapes and primary colors.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Mondrian Squares Riddle?

For Students 9th - 10th
Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible?
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mondrian, Composition With Red, Blue, and Yellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Piet Mondrian's painting, "Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow", is a collection of rectilinear forms, squares, and rectangles defined by vertical and horizontal lines. His style is called Neo-Plasticism or "The New Plastic Painting"....
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Interactive
Other

Mondrimat

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive program is designed to let you experiment with the elements of art and create an original work inspired by Piet Mondrian. All you need to do is read the simple directions and start clicking!
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Lesson Plan
Kinder Art

Kinder Art: Abstract Art: Line, Shape, and Color

For Teachers K - 1st
KinderArt provides an art project idea with the objective of creating an abstract artwork.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Piet Mondrian

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Piet Mondrian.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Piet Mondrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Piet Mondrian, Dutch painter best known for his abstract paintings made from squares and rectangles.
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Graphic
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Composition With Red, Yellow and Blue Image

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the WebMuseum contains an image of the famous painting "Composition with Red, Yellow and Blue" by Piet Mondrian.