Art
Line, shape, color — and the artists who used them. Learn to make and talk about art, then teach what you see.
What you'll teach · pick a grade
5 knowledge points in Grade 3
The Color WheelThe color wheel is a map that arranges primary and secondary colors in a circle so artists can see how all colors are related.Teach it →Complementary ColorsColors sitting across from each other on the wheel — like orange and blue — make each other pop when paired.Teach it →Portrait, Landscape, Still LifeArt's three classic picture types show a person, a place, or a set of objects, and each one has its own special name.Teach it →Vincent van GoghVan Gogh painted with swirly, thick strokes of bright color, and works like The Starry Night made him famous around the world.Teach it →Brushstroke PersonalityThick swirls, tiny dabs, or smooth strokes each change how a painting feels — the brush leaves the artist's fingerprint.Teach it →
The road ahead · grade ladder
Pick a grade · difficulty climbs 1 → 12
Art across the grades
Grade 6Middle school
Design principles (balance, emphasis, rhythm) · drawing from observation · art of ancient worlds (Egypt, Greece)