Famous artist activities for kids can go well beyond just painting.
Your little artist can use paper to make a colorful collage, alaHenri Matisse!
Matisse, like many artists, told stories through his art.
In telling the classic tale Arabian Nights through his art, Matisse used pictures instead of words.
Your child can do the same just, with her own story.
Matisse Art for Kids
Now, its time to start the art-making!
As she cuts out the shapes, have her compare the cut-out with what it was cut from.
Putting the two
pieces side-by-side helps your child to better understand the concept of positive and negative space.
Use both pieces in the collage.
Pick out which pieces can help to tell the story.
Hang up the artwork.
Encourage your child to tell her story, pointing out the different elements in her collage!
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