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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paint With Expression!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners identify the moods expressed in the work of several famous artists. They express an emotion in a painting through the use of color, line, and texture. Students analyze and reflect on the emotions expressed in their work and the...
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Portrait of the Art World: Jackson Pollock

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief essay about Pollock's unconventional methods of creating art.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Jackson Pollock

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Jackson Pollock in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.