Klimt Tree Of Life For Kids

He was interested in the decorative qualities of art because lots of artists before him were still making very dark and conservative work.

Klimt tree of life for kids. Museum of applied arts vienna austria. During the making of this gustav klimt for kids project you can encourage children to use their creativity and imagination share some of klimt s story and even use it as an opportunity to teach some basic colour concepts. Twist gold pipe cleaners to create the tree of life complete with all the swirls and curls. Show some artwork of klimt and especially the painting tree of life.

Some of gustav klimt s works may not be suitable for young children. In this fun art project for kids we re diving in the wonderful world of art history by recreating gustav klimt s tree of life. In 1876 klimt was awarded a scholarship to the vienna school of arts and crafts. Klimt is much praised for the use of gold in his paintings.

Make a mural to commemorate the artist gustav klimt famous for his ornate tree of life painting. Just print color and tape together for a quick and easy classroom mural that finishes in no time. Kids art klimt the tree of life by rebecca mar 13 2013 crafts for kids i often think kids art is best when they have look at a real artist s work it seems to stimulate their creativity and gives them ideas outside the usual pictures of a house and tree and bird they will often draw. Be sure to research any images in books etc.

Especially if everyone works together. We have chosen very suitable images for children and listed them below. His work consists of paintings of mostly women but also wallpaintings drawings and collages. Klimt and his cat.

Gustav klimt tree of life oil on canvas 1909 location. Recreate the tree of life in 3 d style with this easy project from teach kids art. Stand it up in a firm base and you ll have your very own klimt inspired masterpiece.