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Abstract Concentric Circles

Abstract Concentric Circles

Create colorful abstract art using concentric circles.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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  • Compass
  • Paper
  • Salt

Steps

  • Step 1

    Introduce students to Wassily Kandinsky. You could mention that he was fond of using gemoetric shapes in his abstract work. He found the circle to be the most peaceful shape and thought it represented the human soul. Show images of his work and include "Squares with Concentric Circles.

  • Step 2

    Talk about how you can draw and measure circles using a compass. Tell the students they might like to create their concentric circle abstract art with a compass or by hand - or a combination of both.

  • Step 3

    Have the students create their artwork and encourage them to write aDescription as if they were Kandinsky describing the artwork.

Standards

ARTS: Apply criteria to explore and evaluate artistic work.

MATH: Analyze, compare, create, and compose math ideas using written, oral, and drawn lines, shapes, forms and patterns.

MATH: Describe measurable attributes o objects, such as length and weight.

LA: Write using words, numbers, and images to inform and explain, share experiences, and create narratives, either fictional or non-fictional.

Adaptations

Challenge students to use a compass to determine the radius and diameter of their circles.

Have students think of concentric circles found in nature - ripples in water, on the stump of a tree, in a freshly cut onion, etc.