Piet Mondrian6th Grade

1872-1944

Background on Mondrian-Mondrian used lines, 90 degree angles, shapes,and colors to create his paintings

-He usually only used red, blue, yellow, white, and black

-His shapes vary in size and proportion

What you will be doing...In your sketchbook-In your sketchbook, you will come up with three designs based on Mondrian.

-The first sketch you will use 5 lines to create your composition

-The second sketch you will use 8 lines to create your composition

-The third sketch you will use 11 lines to create your composition

-You can only use vertical and horizontal lines.

Student Objectives -Once you finished all three sketches you will be given three sheets of watercolor paper in three different sizes

-Each of your sketches will transfer to each sheet by using masking tape to make your lines and shapes

-The three sizes are 5x7 ,9x12, and 11x15

Student Objectives-Once you have all of your tape down make sure you show your teacher before you start painting.

-For each one you have to use one color scheme only-You have to mix all of your colors

1.Primary colors2.Secondary Colors3.Tertiary Colors

Using WatercolorsWhat you need

-Watercolor kit with brush-Cup of water-Mat to put down on table

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