Michelangelo Art Lesson

Art Projects and Curriculum

Unlock Michelangelo's ageless expertise through our amazing art lessons and detailed lesson plans. Discover the creativity behind classic masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the David statue. Students will be inspired by Michelangelo's techniques through informative lessons, learning fundamental artistic ideas that transcend time and have a long-term impact on their own creative journeys.

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Architecture, Realism, Sculpture

Media

Marble, Oil

Heritage

Italian

Gender

Male

About Michelangelo (1475-1564)

Michelangelo Buonarroti was an Italian Renaissance artist, sculptor, architect, and poet. Born in 1475, he is widely considered to be one of the greatest artists of all time, and is best known for his masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling, "David" and "Pieta" sculptures, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Michelangelo was a master of multiple art forms and his works are celebrated for their technical mastery, as well as their imaginative and captivating subject matter. He was a leading figure in the development of the High Renaissance style, and his works have had a lasting impact on Western art.

Today, Michelangelo's works continue to be celebrated for their incredible beauty and innovative techniques, and can be found in major museums around the world. He remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of all time and continues to inspire new generations of artists and art lovers alike.

Michelangelo Art Lesson, Activity & Projects for Elementary

Michelangelo’s paintings, sculptures, and architecture are explored and admired as the children learned about his life and art. In their classroom art activity, the children focus on his architectural forms to create a facade in “marble.” Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Form

Art Activity Emphasis

Renaissance Architectural Compositions

Vocabulary Learned

architect, detail, highlight, mosaic, realistic, Renaissance, sculptor, sculpture, shadows

Student Art Supplies

Powdered Paint, Cotton Balls, Chalk

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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)

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I have been involved with and using the Meet the Masters Art Curriculum for about 20 years. I started out as a parent volunteer at my son’s former elementary school in Orange County, and then went on to facilitate and coordinate a Meet the Masters Art program at Maranatha Christian Academy in Santa Ana. This just goes to show how successful and user friendly this art program really is!

The biggest blessing for me, is being involved with such an amazing and diverse curriculum that draws kids in to the world of art, the lives of the artist, as well as the history behind the great masters. I know that their love of learning about art is translated into the many art projects that Meet the Masters offers. The MTM staff are here to assist you in designing your schools individual programs and offer you the support to make sure that you and your program will succeed.