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Lesson Plan
Dick Blick Art Materials

Chenille Stem Stitchery

For Teachers K - 12th
The works of Spanish painter Joan Miro are used to inspire young artists to create their own colorful works of art using stitchery canvas and yarn. Kids draw their design on plastic canvas using erasable crayons and then stitch the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wide Awake Dreaming

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine and discuss works of art by Juan Miro and other surrealist artists. They discuss paintings of Juan Miro, create a drawing of a dream-like creature, and write a description of their creature.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hispanic Artists

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use the internet to research the life and works of various Spanish artists. In groups, they recognize the name of the artist and pick two works that are of interest to them. They create a brochure highlighting this artist's work...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

International Festival - Masks

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the influence masks had on Hispanic society. After investigating uses of masks in various cultures, they create masks that relate to their own experiences. In groups they create an Hispanic mask and a mask representing...
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Interactive
Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Joan Miro: Painting and Anti Painting 1927 1937

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Museum of Modern Art's online exhibition of the works of artist Joan Miro between 1927 and 1937. Shows the use of acidic color, grotesque disfigurement, and the use of collage and ready made materials that Miro is known for.
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Activity
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: Horse, Pipe and Red Flower by Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource about the painting Horse, Pipe and Red Flower by Joan Miro. Includes questions for reflection and a suggested art activity, an image of the painting and an audio version of the questions. Includes links for more information...
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Handout
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Bibliography of the Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miro.
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Handout
Other

Dulcinea Media Inc.: Grandes Del Arte: Grandes Del Arte: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Joan Miro who is considered one of the best Spanish abstract artists.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Spanish Surrealist painter Joan Miro.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Dulcinea Media Inc.: Grandes Del Arte: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait photograph of Joan Miro, a Spanish abstract artist.