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The Art of Frank Stella

Frank Stella was an award-winning minimalist abstract artist. Students will explore his works, which often feature bright colors and geometric and organic shapes and create a Stella-inspired work of their own.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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  • Heavy Paper

Steps

Standards

ARTS: Speculate about processes an artist uses to create a work of art.

ARTS: Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

Adaptations

Ask students to view the works of other minimalist artists, such as Sol LeWitt (who is widely considered the father of minimal and conceptual art), Dan Flavin (best known for using fluorescent light bulbs to create sculptural objects and installations), and Eva Hessa (best known for her work with latex, fiberglass, and plastics).

Frank Stella created some colorful sculptures. Ask students to look at images of several of them and then challenge them to create a 3D sculpture of their own. They might use Model Magic or other materials such as paper, cardboard, or recycled items.