Paper cuts outs are a simple notion covering the fronts of refrigerators everywhere. However, in the early 20th century cut outs, plastered the walls of museums. Henri Matisse, a giant in the modern art world, was the inventor of this new medium.
So why did a famous painter turn to paper? Matisse became unable to withstand the physical strain of painting after a surgery. Yet like a true, artist he found a new way to create. His assistants would paint large pieces of paper and he would cut into them, making both representational and abstract work.
These cut outs can be easily adapted for the classroom. My attempt at this adaption can be seen above. With simply construction paper, mod podge, scissors and tissue paper your students can make their own piece to honor Matisse. I would recommend this project for a 2nd grade classroom.
So why did a famous painter turn to paper? Matisse became unable to withstand the physical strain of painting after a surgery. Yet like a true, artist he found a new way to create. His assistants would paint large pieces of paper and he would cut into them, making both representational and abstract work.
These cut outs can be easily adapted for the classroom. My attempt at this adaption can be seen above. With simply construction paper, mod podge, scissors and tissue paper your students can make their own piece to honor Matisse. I would recommend this project for a 2nd grade classroom.
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