1st Grade Kandinsky Paintings

First graders learned about painter Wassily Kandinsky and made their own versions of his famous painting, "Squares With Concentric Circles."  We also talked about synesthesia (Kandinsky was a synesthete), thought about what sounds might have produced these colors, and how other senses might mix.  This lesson was a great opportunity to practice the basic color theory that they have been learning all fall, as well as correct watercolor use, careful brushwork, and color mixing.  They had a great time.  It was a fun lesson, with beautiful results!