Art History Workbooks Famous Artists Art Lessons Art Movements Art Activities

This Art History Workbooks Bundle brings art history to life with art movement and famous artist workbooks for upper elementary and middle school. Instead of memorizing facts, students read and analyze art periods and artists, answer comprehension questions, think critically, research independently, write biographies, and create artwork in each style.

It is made for elementary and middle school art teachers, upper elementary classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers, and it works as a structured art history unit, supplemental artist studies, sub plans or school closure work.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (4 RESOURCES)

• Art History Art Lessons Worksheets Modern Art History Activities Art Sub Plans
• Art History Workbook Modern Artists Art Lessons Worksheets Art Activities
• Art History Modern Artists Art Lessons Worksheets Art Activities Art Sub Plans
• Art History Art Lessons Art Lessons Worksheets Art Activities Art Sub Plans

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I appreciate the amount of work it must have taken to create these packets! It was a great way to incorporate more art history and writing into my program.” Katie V., TPT review

★★★★ “This was a great resource and extension for my art history class.” Birds Blooms and Books, TPT review

★★★★ = TPT “Extremely satisfied” (TPT uses a 4-point scale).

Each art history movement resource includes a title page, rubric, KWL page, Why Do We Study Art?, The Value of Art and a workbook reflection page. Each period has 7 or more pages: information pages, "Do You Know the Period?" comprehension questions, an exploration activity, Let's Dig Deeper critical thinking questions aligned with National Art Standards, a Postcard From the Period, an art activity reflecting the period and an artwork prompt page.

Each artist workbook includes QR codes linking to artwork images online, an About the Workbook page, a title page, Why Do Artists Make Art?, a rubric, a KWL page and a workbook reflection page. Each artist section has 8 pages: About the Artist, Artist Wiki, Let's Dig Deeper, Artist Biography, an exploration page, Finish the Picture, an artwork creation page and an artwork reflection page.

HOW TO USE IT

Photocopy full booklets or single pages, bind them into workbooks or duo tangs, and use them as single-day lessons or multi-week units. You can print a full workbook, teach one artist at a time, pick individual pages, use them as sketchbook glue-ins, or run independent research units. Students can work in colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolor, tempera, soft pastels or mixed media.

Because of copyright restrictions, not every artwork image can be included in the PDF. QR codes and online museum resources, such as museum websites or Wikimedia, let students view the artwork online.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers working with upper elementary and middle school students in classroom, homeschool or art room settings.

How long does each artist or movement take?

Depending on your pacing and depth, 1 to 3 class periods.

Do I need special art materials?

No. You choose the medium.

Can this be a full art history curriculum?

Yes. Use it as a structured art history unit or as supplemental artist studies through the year.

Is it printable and reusable?

Yes. It is a non-editable PDF designed for printing and long-term classroom use.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

★ Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom or homeschool, and purchase additional licenses for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers or districts, or sell, redistribute or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic