Joan Miró

Art Projects and Curriculum

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Surrealism

Media

Oil

Heritage

Spanish

Gender

Male

Joan Miró (1893-1983)

Joan Miró was a Spanish Surrealist painter and sculptor. Born in 1893, he is best known for his playful and imaginative use of color, form, and line. Miró's works are characterized by their abstract, biomorphic shapes and their use of dream-like imagery. He was a leading figure in the Surrealist movement, and his works often convey a sense of playfulness and spontaneity.

Miró was also a master of several mediums, including oil paint, sculpture, and printmaking, and his works are widely recognized for their incredible beauty and innovative techniques. Today, Miró's works continue to be celebrated for their imaginative and captivating subject matter, and can be found in major museums around the world. He remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of the 20th century and continues to inspire new generations of artists and art lovers alike.

Joan Miró Art Lesson & Art Activity

Your student artists will enjoy learning about the dreamlike surreal style of Joan Miró. Using abstract shapes, the children challenge their imagination to change reality into a special world where anything is possible. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Shape, Line

Art Activity Emphasis

Surrealist Compositions with Fanciful Shapes

Vocabulary Learned

abstract, contours, line, mood, overlap, shape, space, still life, surrealism

Student Art Supplies

Tempera Paint, Markers, Cotton Balls
Art Lessons for Joan Miró

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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Meet the masters continues to be one of the most successful programs at our school, with the largest consistent group of parent volunteers. Our students recognize art by “the masters” when they see it around town or on family trips. Students that call themselves “bad at art” have been delighted when they see the beautiful art they can create. Thank you for all you do to make this curriculum glow and shine. We love it and are so thrilled to continue to use it at our school!
Art Teacher Curriculum
Melanie Allred
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, Morgan Hill, CA

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