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SUBJECT: Visual Arts GRADE LEVEL: 1

STANDARD AND GRADE LEVEL INDICATOR:


(2PE) Explore and describe how a selected art object was made.
(3PE) Examine one or more cultural and historical artworks and respond to the visual,
expressive features in the work.

UNIT: Expression Through Color


LESSON 8: Wassily Kandinsky
TIME: 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson students will recognize the artwork of Kandinsky, learn the term
abstract art and how he uses color, line, pattern and shape to convey meaning.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
Video viewing behavioral procedure
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Show video Wassily Kandinsky
Discuss abstract art
Discuss Kandinskys life, art and how he integrates elements of art to convey meaning
Discuss importance of music to Kandinsky
Introduce final unit assignment

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Seat student at front near projector screen and on carpet area
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
View video and follow procedure
Participate in discussions

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Follow video viewing procedure
MATERIALS:
Video Wassily Kandinsky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7d6zscZF5I)
Visual aids (Kandinskys works)
Abstract art poster
Three Pieces for Chamber Orchestra, movements 1 and 2 (1910)
Drei Stcke fr Kammerensemble by Arnold Schoenberg (1911)
Completed Abstract Art assignment
The Noisy Paintbox by Barbara Rosenstock
Projector and computer
ASSESSMENT: Teacher will observe students watching the move, and through discussion will
assess understanding and comprehension of information.
LESSON TIMELINE:
2 minutes-Greet class and settle students at seats
5 minutes- Introduce Kandinsky
4 minutes- Students view video Wassily Kandinsky
2 minutes- Invite students to carpet area
8 minutes- Define and discuss abstract art
16 minutes- Teacher guided discussion on Kandinsky, use of art elements in his art,
meaning of his artworks, abstract art
5 minutes- Teacher reads The Noisy Paintbox by Barbara Rosenstock
10 minutes-Teacher plays music used by Kandinsky and students discuss how music
plays a part in his creation process
7 minutes- Teacher introduces Abstract Art assignment and shows completed
examples
1 minutes-Students lined up and dismissed.

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