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Exploring the Whimsy of Paul Klee’s Magic Squares
3rd Grade Art Spotlight: Building Magical Cities with Paul Klee Welcome back to the studio, friends! Today I’m thrilled to share a lesson that’s always a hit with my third graders — an imaginative dive into the world of Paul Klee’s Magic Square paintings. This unit is all about process over product — giving students…
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Exploring the Whimsical World of Paul Klee’s Magic Square Towns
Activity: Title: Design a Colorful Town Inspired by Paul Klee About Paul Klee and His Art: Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a Swiss-German artist known for his unique and imaginative approach to art, blending abstraction with playful simplicity. His works often feature bold colors, geometric shapes, and dreamlike scenes that evoke emotion, movement, and personal expression.…
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Learning All About Color Value with Ice Cream Cones
Exploring Color Value: Adding White and Black to a Hue As an art teacher, one of the most essential concepts I love teaching my students is understanding color value. Color value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, which can dramatically affect the mood, depth, and dimension of an artwork. When working with…
Rebecca Wacht
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