A lesson plan to help middle schoolers understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.

This activity focuses on using a box and a ball to experiment with light, shadows, and color. The goals are: Practice looking at light and shadow; Analyze how lighting influences the shape (soft/hard), color (hue) and value...

An in-depth instructional page on color that defines a variety of terms related to color.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes color value and the differences between tints and shades. It provides examples, websites and questions for review.

An interactive site that explores the elements and principles of visual art through the artist's toolkit. This lesson is on tints and shades and the work studied is from Frank Stella. The animation demonstrates the difference and...

A quiz on color-related terminology. This is a great tool for assessment and review and an great way to incorporate technology in the art classroom. To access the French- or Spanish-language version of the site, click back to home.

An informative site explaining the attributes of art as well as other art terms.

These Java applet review games help students with art vocabulary terms by matching, concentration, flashcards, and word-search games.

A site dedicated to providing vocabulary for the elements of visual design. Includes a visual notation system for describing both the elements and attributes of art.

For this lesson, 5th graders learn about value and draw a 7-tone value scale. They then observe and draw an area of a skeleton model on a 6x6-inch square, incorporating line, shape, and value. They color the negative space and add...

A site by watercolor artist John Lovett. He describes the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and gives tips and techniques for watercolor painting and for composition.