Vincent Van Gogh Art Lessons

Art Projects and Curriculum

Introduce young artists to the mesmerizing world of Vincent van Gogh with our engaging art lesson plans tailored for kindergarten and elementary students. Explore van Gogh's iconic masterpieces, such as 'Starry Night,' and delve into his expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette. Our dynamic lesson plans inspire creativity and imagination, guiding students to create their own van Gogh-inspired artworks while learning about this legendary artist's life and style.

Vincent van gogh lesson plans for elementary

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Post Impressionism

Media

Oil

Heritage

Dutch

Gender

Male

About Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. Born in 1853, he is best known for his bold, vibrant, and distinctive style, which captured the emotions and beauty of the world around him. Van Gogh's works are characterized by their bright colors, thick impasto brushwork, and energetic lines.

Despite struggling with mental health issues throughout his life, van Gogh produced over 2,000 works of art in a career that spanned just over a decade. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, and his works continue to be celebrated for their beauty, originality, and emotional power. Today, van Gogh's works can be found in major museums around the world, and he remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of all time.

Vincent Van Gogh Art Lesson, Activity & Projects for Elementary

The life and art of Vincent van Gogh is presented in an assembly to make art history come alive. Songs about Vincent van Gogh will be played and students can be chosen to put on the dress-up props related to this engaging artist. These activities help to motivate the children to investigate the artistic genius of Vincent van Gogh. In their classroom art activities texture is emphasized as they create their own oil pastel masterpieces of A Starry Night. An absolute favorite! Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

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Art Elements Taught

Texture

Art Activity Emphasis

Starry Night Compositions with Movement, Texture

Vocabulary Learned

background, brush strokes, foreground, self-portrait, spiral, texture

Student Art Supplies

Oil Pastels

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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 had a parent stop me in the halls and express how much her children loved the curriculum. She was overjoyed that formal art education was included in our school day and that it was a curriculum that challenged the older elementary students, and was able to be done by the younger ones as well. She had a first and fourth grader at the time. I also had an aide who was in the classroom with me while I was teaching tell me how much she loved that art history portion of the curriculum. She said that she wasn’t much of an artist, and as a kid she dreaded craft time, but that the inclusion of the art history would have made all the difference to her as a child. I have students who have complained about going to a good behavior activity (which are always super fun!) because it meant she would have to miss art that week!

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