The Cut Outs of Matisse to Honor Paris
The cut outs of Matisse family travel activity was inspired by the work of Henri Matisse (1869-1954). He studied and painted in the romantic city of Paris. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing, displayed in a body of work spanning over half a century, won him recognition as a leading figure in the world of modern art. This travel art can be done in: Cars Planes Trains Hotel rooms What you will need: Printed Matisse Cut Outs template A variety of brightly colored paper Safety scissors and a glue stick Directions: Print out the Matisse Cut Outs template. Put all drawing materials in a plastic lidded box ready for transporting. Give your children a tray to work on. Cut out a selection of abstract shapes from the colored paper using the template. Younger children may need help with this. Encourage your child to play around with the cut outs, arranging them in different ways to create abstract artworks. Talk with your child about his or her fav...