Faith Ringgold Art Lesson

Art Projects and Curriculum

Discover our captivating Faith Ringgold art lesson plans and projects for elementary students! Dive into Ringgold's vibrant storytelling with her colorful quilts and narrative paintings, inspiring students to express their creativity. Our kindergarten lesson plans highlight Ringgold's unique style, allowing young artists to craft their own narrative artworks that celebrate culture and diversity. Spark your imagination and foster artistic growth with courses inspired by Faith Ringgold today.

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Folk, Quilting

Media

Fabric, Oil

Heritage

African American

Gender

Female

About Faith Ringgold (1930-2024)

Faith Ringgold is an American painter, sculptor, and writer. Born in 1930, she was best known for her vibrant and politically charged works of art that explore themes of race, gender, and cultural identity. Ringgold's works are characterized by their bright colors, bold patterns, and innovative techniques, such as the use of fabric in her paintings. She was known for her powerful and imaginative depictions of African American life and her role as a pioneering figure in the American Civil Rights movement.

Over time, Ringgold became a leading figure in the American Modernist movement, and her works continue to be celebrated for their historical significance and beauty. Today, Ringgold's works can be found in major museums around the world, and she remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of our time.

Faith Ringgold Art Lesson, Activity & Projects for Elementary

Ringgold created a beautiful combination of quilting and painting in striking works of art. Her African-American heritage inspires visual story telling in her colorful masterpieces. Student artists use cut-paper quilt designs combined with oil pastel pictures of a favorite memory to imitate her style. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.