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Grant Wood Art Lesson

Art Projects and Curriculum

Explore the picturesque landscapes of Grant Wood with our captivating art lesson plans designed for elementary and kindergarten students. Delve into Wood's iconic rural scenes and discover the beauty of American life through his detailed brushwork and serene compositions. Our engaging lesson plans inspire young artists to create their own landscape masterpieces, fostering a love for nature and artistry from an early age.

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Realism

Media

Oil

Heritage

American

Gender

Male

About Grant Wood (1891-1942)

Grant Wood was an American painter, best known for his Regionalist style. Born in 1891, he was a key figure in the American Arts and Crafts movement and a major influence on American art of the 20th century. Wood was inspired by the rural landscapes and people of the Midwest, and his works often depict the simple, rustic life of farmers and small-town residents.

He is famous for his iconic images of American Gothic, which features a farmer and his daughter in front of a gothic-style house. Wood's works are known for their flat, two-dimensional forms, and their use of bold lines and bright colors to create an idealized vision of rural America. Today, Wood's works are widely celebrated for their cultural significance and their portrayal of the American heartland.

Grant Wood Art Lesson, Activity & Projects for Elementary

Students will learn about the distinctive portraits and landscapes of Regionalist Grant Wood. His local landscapes will inspire young artists to create their own farm landscapes with textures and patterns using fun materials in a new way.  Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Color

Art Activity Emphasis

Agricultural Patterns and Texturing

Vocabulary Learned

landscape, parallel, pattern, perspective, portrait, texture

Student Art Supplies

Crayons, Texture Sheets, Foam Brushes, Tempera Paint
Art Lessons for Grant Wood

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

Real Reviews from Real Teachers & Parents

See Why Everyone Loves Meet The Masters

Meet the Masters Art Program and their teachers have been a wonderful addition to Las Palmas Elementary School. Our students love the engaging discussions about art and famous artists and greatly enjoy the actual art projects. The students are a part of raising the funds each year to keep the program going and they love hearing they have reached the amount and art is returning. Meet the Masters is an easy to implement program at any school, highly organized, and worth the money.

Kristen Nelson
Principal, Las Palmas Elementary School, San Clemente, CA

More Artists on the Same Track

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All tracks include:

  • Implementation guide to manage scheduling, volunteers & communication
  • Multi-level, age-appropriate curriculum for all seven artists in this track
  • Engaging PowerPoint visuals that include vocabulary, art concepts & music
  • Timed, illustrated & scripted lessons perfect for teachers or volunteers
  • Hands-on technique worksheets, art project details, art prints, games & props

*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.